TX · San Antonio · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in San Antonio, TX

Pay for patient access representatives in the San Antonio area centers on $17.00 per hour, or about $35,350 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.47 and the upper quarter over $18.86. That ranks 199th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 176th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio. The free report below lists employers near San Antonio and what they pay.

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3 more open roles from employers in San Antonio. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Patient Access Representative pay in San Antonio, TX

The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 7,380 receptionists and information clerks employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$11.92$24,79033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.47$30,10019% below U.S. median
Median$17.00$35,3505% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.86$39,2305% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.81$45,36022% above U.S. median

How San Antonio ranks

  • 199th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 176th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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.

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What your pay buys in San Antonio

  • Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.00 median hour buys what $17.95 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 San Antonio paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$612
  • Per year: $30,600
  • Per month: $2,550
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in San Antonio

CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
San Antonio Va Medical Center (Va South Texas Healthcare System)
San Antonio, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Bandera Family Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

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
New Braunfels, TX30 mi$17.00/hr116,477
San Marcos, TX45 mi$17.39/hr74,316
Kyle, TX53 mi$17.39/hr65,833
Austin, TX74 mi$17.39/hr993,588
Cedar Park, TX84 mi$17.39/hr78,380
Leander, TX86 mi$17.39/hr87,511

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 San Antonio

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in San Antonio, TX?

Patient Access Representatives in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $17.00 per hour, about $35,350 a year. The middle half earn between $14.47 and $18.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 176th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 199th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in San Antonio?

CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio, led by Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in San Antonio 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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