TX · El Paso · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in El Paso, TX

Patient Access Representatives in the El Paso area earn a median of $13.73 per hour, about $28,550 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $11.82 and $15.62. That ranks 376th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 340th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in El Paso. Tell us your role and we email current openings near El Paso.

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Patient Access Representative pay in El Paso, TX

The metro median is 17% below the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,080 receptionists and information clerks employed in the El Paso metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$9.57$19,91047% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$11.82$24,59034% below U.S. median
Median$13.73$28,55023% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$15.62$32,49013% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.12$37,6901% above U.S. median

How El Paso ranks

  • 376th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 340th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 23rd 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 El Paso

  • Overall prices in El Paso run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $13.73 median hour buys what $15.27 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 El Paso paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$494
  • Per year: $24,714
  • Per month: $2,060
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in El Paso

CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Medical Center Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sierra Medical Center
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
El Paso Children's Hospital
El Paso, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss)
El Paso, TX
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
El Paso Behavioral Health System
El Paso, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
El Paso Psychiatric Center
El Paso, TX
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Las Cruces, NM39 mi$15.43/hr116,998
Odessa, TX240 mi$16.64/hr119,748
Midland, TX253 mi$16.92/hr143,687
Tucson, AZ261 mi$17.52/hr554,013
Marana, AZ278 mi$18.57/hr62,380
Lubbock, TX289 mi$14.39/hr272,086

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 El Paso

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in El Paso, TX?

Patient Access Representatives in the El Paso metro area have a median pay of $13.73 per hour, about $28,550 a year. The middle half earn between $11.82 and $15.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

El Paso ranks 340th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 376th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in El Paso?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso, led by University Medical Center Of El Paso. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in El Paso 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 El Paso?

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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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