TX · San Marcos · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in San Marcos, TX

The median patient access representative pay in the San Marcos area is $17.39 per hour ($36,170 a year), with the typical range running from $14.58 to $20.05. That ranks 156th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 204th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Marcos. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Marcos.

Patient Access Representative pay in San Marcos, TX

The metro median is 5% above the Texas statewide median of $16.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 7,630 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 6.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.00$24,96033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.58$30,33019% below U.S. median
Median$17.39$36,1703% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.05$41,70012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.71$49,32032% above U.S. median

How San Marcos ranks

  • 156th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 204th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 San Marcos

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.39 median hour buys what $17.73 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$626
  • Per year: $31,302
  • Per month: $2,608
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in San Marcos

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Kyle, TX9 mi$17.39/hr65,833
New Braunfels, TX16 mi$17.00/hr116,477
Austin, TX31 mi$17.39/hr993,588
San Antonio, TX45 mi$17.00/hr1,526,656
Killeen, TX84 mi$15.14/hr160,616
Temple, TX91 mi$15.14/hr96,267

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 Marcos

San Marcos city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Patient Access Representatives in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $17.39 per hour, about $36,170 a year. The middle half earn between $14.58 and $20.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 204th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 156th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in San Marcos?

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, led by Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in San Marcos 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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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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