Patient Access Representative III
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
The median patient access representative pay in the Lubbock area is $14.39 per hour ($29,920 a year), with the typical range running from $13.24 to $16.72. That ranks 363rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 336th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lubbock.
The metro median is 13% below the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,200 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Lubbock metro area, 7.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $10.60 | $22,050 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $13.24 | $27,540 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $14.39 | $29,920 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $16.72 | $34,780 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $19.41 | $40,370 | 8% above U.S. median |
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.
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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CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Medical Center Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital Lubbock, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Grace Surgical Hospital Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Starcare Specialty Health /Sunrise Canyon Hospital Lubbock, TX | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 107 mi | $16.92/hr | 143,687 |
| Amarillo, TX | 113 mi | $15.48/hr | 203,729 |
| Odessa, TX | 119 mi | $16.64/hr | 119,748 |
| Abilene, TX | 146 mi | $14.73/hr | 130,501 |
| San Angelo, TX | 169 mi | $13.92/hr | 100,159 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 195 mi | $14.46/hr | 102,372 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in Texas · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
Patient access representatives register patients, verify insurance and collect information at the front door of care.
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.
Lubbock city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Patient Access Representatives in the Lubbock metro area have a median pay of $14.39 per hour, about $29,920 a year. The middle half earn between $13.24 and $16.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Lubbock ranks 336th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 363rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock, led by Covenant Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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