TX · Amarillo · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Amarillo, TX

Patient Access Representatives in the Amarillo area earn a median of $15.48 per hour, about $32,190 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $13.71 and $17.74. That ranks 311th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 297th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Amarillo.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Amarillo, TX

The metro median is 7% below the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 950 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Amarillo metro area, 7.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$11.16$23,21038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.71$28,52023% below U.S. median
Median$15.48$32,19014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.74$36,9001% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.55$42,74015% above U.S. median

How Amarillo ranks

  • 311th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 297th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 24 Texas metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for patient access representative. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Receptionists and Information Clerks.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Amarillo

  • Overall prices in Amarillo run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 78.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $15.48 median hour buys what $16.86 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Amarillo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$557
  • Per year: $27,864
  • Per month: $2,322
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Amarillo metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Amarillo

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Amarillo Healthcare System
Amarillo, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Bsa Hospital
Amarillo, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
Amarillo, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lubbock, TX113 mi$14.39/hr272,086
Lawton, OK197 mi$13.96/hr90,027
Wichita Falls, TX208 mi$14.46/hr102,372
Abilene, TX224 mi$14.73/hr130,501
Santa Fe, NM236 mi$18.43/hr90,551
Enid, OK237 mi$15.07/hr50,519

Patient Access Representative jobs in Texas · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas

Patient access representatives register patients, verify insurance and collect information at the front door of care.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience; healthcare registration experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as Epic

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Amarillo

Amarillo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Amarillo, TX?

Patient Access Representatives in the Amarillo metro area have a median pay of $15.48 per hour, about $32,190 a year. The middle half earn between $13.71 and $17.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Amarillo a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?

Amarillo ranks 297th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 311th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Amarillo?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo, led by Va Amarillo Healthcare System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Amarillo as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Amarillo?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthBRYAN, TX · 10 postings$22.93/ hr$16–$32
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39

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2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$22.93High$28

10 Patient Access postings with published pay in Texas, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access Representative IIIPermanent
    $22.51–$31.79/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted 3 days ago
  2. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $19.01–$26.85/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Spring, TX · posted 3 days ago

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