PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Access Representative III
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$22.51–$31.79/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Patient Access Representative jobs in Houston, TX
Patient Access Representatives in the Houston area earn a median of $16.81 per hour, about $34,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.32 and $18.55. That ranks 229th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 278th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Houston. The free report below lists employers near Houston and what they pay.
- $16.81median pay per hour, Houston
- $14–$19typical range per hour
- 18,710employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Patient Access Representative roles in Houston
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Patient Access Representative
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$19.01–$26.85/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Patient Access Representative I/II/Sr. - Bellaire Station
UTHealth Houston · Houston, TX
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Get my free pay reportPatient Access Representative pay in Houston, TX
The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 18,710 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $11.89 | $24,730 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.32 | $29,790 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.81 | $34,970 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.55 | $38,580 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.19 | $46,160 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 229th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 278th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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.
What your pay buys in Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.81 median hour buys what $17.04 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$605
- Per year: $30,258
- Per month: $2,522
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $16.81/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $16.81/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $15.28/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $15.05/hr | 128,023 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do patient access representatives make in Houston, TX?
Patient Access Representatives in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $16.81 per hour, about $34,970 a year. The middle half earn between $14.32 and $18.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 278th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Houston?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Houston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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.
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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
- Patient Access Representative IIIPermanent$22.51–$31.79/ hour
- Patient Access RepresentativePermanent$19.01–$26.85/ hour
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