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 McAllen, TX
Patient Access Representatives in the McAllen area earn a median of $13.87 per hour, about $28,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $12.27 and $15.82. That ranks 375th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 327th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in McAllen. The free report below lists employers near McAllen and what they pay.
- $13.87median pay per hour, McAllen
- $12–$16typical range per hour
- 1,580employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Patient Access Representative pay in McAllen, TX
The metro median is 16% below the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,580 receptionists and information clerks employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, 5.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $10.25 | $21,320 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $12.27 | $25,520 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $13.87 | $28,840 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $15.82 | $32,910 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $17.60 | $36,610 | 2% below U.S. median |
How McAllen ranks
- 375th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 327th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 22nd 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 McAllen
- Overall prices in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $13.87 median hour buys what $16.15 buys at the national price level, 10% 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$499
- Per year: $24,966
- Per month: $2,080
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in McAllen as they open.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Access Representative
CommonSpirit Health · Spring, TX
$19.01–$26.85/ hour
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Patient Access Representative Sr
CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX
$20.91–$29.54/ hour
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Patient Access Representative
CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX
$19.01–$26.85/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Patient Access Rep - Clinic
CommonSpirit Health · College Station, TX
$16.06–$22.69/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Patient Access Representative
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$19.01–$26.85/ hour
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in McAllen
CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital Mcallen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, TX | 5 mi | $13.87/hr | 88,574 |
| Pharr, TX | 5 mi | $13.87/hr | 81,142 |
| Harlingen, TX | 34 mi | $13.68/hr | 72,234 |
| Brownsville, TX | 52 mi | $13.68/hr | 191,967 |
| Laredo, TX | 120 mi | $13.94/hr | 261,260 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 125 mi | $14.91/hr | 317,317 |
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 McAllen, TX?
Patient Access Representatives in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $13.87 per hour, about $28,840 a year. The middle half earn between $12.27 and $15.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is McAllen a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 327th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 375th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do patient access representatives work in McAllen?
CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen, led by Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in McAllen 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 McAllen?
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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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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.
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- Patient Access Representative IIIPermanent$22.51–$31.79/ hour
- Patient Access RepresentativePermanent$19.01–$26.85/ hour
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