TX · Lubbock · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Lubbock, 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.

Patient Access Representative pay in Lubbock, TX

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.60$22,05041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.24$27,54026% below U.S. median
Median$14.39$29,92020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$16.72$34,7807% below U.S. median
Top 10%$19.41$40,3708% above U.S. median

How Lubbock ranks

  • 363rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 336th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 19th 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 Lubbock

  • Overall prices in Lubbock run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 76.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $14.39 median hour buys what $15.76 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$518
  • Per year: $25,902
  • Per month: $2,158
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in Lubbock

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp
Lubbock, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Covenant Childrens Hospital
Lubbock, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Grace Surgical Hospital
Lubbock, TX
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Starcare Specialty Health /Sunrise Canyon Hospital
Lubbock, TX
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Midland, TX107 mi$16.92/hr143,687
Amarillo, TX113 mi$15.48/hr203,729
Odessa, TX119 mi$16.64/hr119,748
Abilene, TX146 mi$14.73/hr130,501
San Angelo, TX169 mi$13.92/hr100,159
Wichita Falls, TX195 mi$14.46/hr102,372

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

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Common questions

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

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).

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

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.

Where do patient access representatives work in Lubbock?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock, led by Covenant Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Lubbock 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Texas list

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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