TX · Killeen · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Killeen, TX

Patient Access Representatives in the Killeen area earn a median of $15.14 per hour, about $31,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $13.26 and $17.86. That ranks 324th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 310th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Killeen. The free report below lists employers near Killeen and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Killeen, TX

The metro median is 9% below the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 880 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 5.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.67$22,19040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.26$27,58026% below U.S. median
Median$15.14$31,49015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.86$37,150in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$21.14$43,97018% above U.S. median

How Killeen ranks

  • 324th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 310th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th 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 Killeen

  • Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $15.14 median hour buys what $16.61 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$545
  • Per year: $27,252
  • Per month: $2,271
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in Killeen

CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Central Texas
Killeen, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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
Temple, TX20 mi$15.14/hr96,267
Georgetown, TX28 mi$17.39/hr101,344
Leander, TX36 mi$17.39/hr87,511
Round Rock, TX38 mi$17.39/hr135,359
Cedar Park, TX40 mi$17.39/hr78,380
Pflugerville, TX44 mi$17.39/hr66,819

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 Killeen

Killeen city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Patient Access Representatives in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $15.14 per hour, about $31,490 a year. The middle half earn between $13.26 and $17.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Killeen-Temple ranks 310th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 324th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Killeen?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen, led by Adventhealth Central Texas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Killeen 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

  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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