VA · Norfolk · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Norfolk, VA

The median patient access representative pay in the Norfolk area is $16.67 per hour ($34,670 a year), with the typical range running from $14.30 to $18.28. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Norfolk. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Norfolk.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Norfolk, VA

The metro median is 4% below the Virginia statewide median of $17.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 5,150 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 6.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.30$27,66026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.30$29,74020% below U.S. median
Median$16.67$34,6707% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.28$38,0202% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.79$45,32022% above U.S. median

How Norfolk ranks

  • 242nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 282nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 Virginia 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 Norfolk

  • Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.67 median hour buys what $17.02 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

Estimate your Norfolk paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$600
  • Per year: $30,006
  • Per month: $2,501

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

Hospitals in Norfolk

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc
Norfolk, VA
Children'sNonprofitNot 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
Portsmouth, VA8 mi$16.67/hr96,482
Hampton, VA9 mi$16.67/hr137,596
Richmond, VA80 mi$17.21/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC109 mi$15.67/hr54,541
Greenville, NC111 mi$15.80/hr95,138
Alexandria, VA139 mi$19.12/hr159,102

Patient Access Representative jobs in Virginia · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

Patient Access Representative salary in Virginia

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Virginia

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

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Norfolk, VA?

Patient Access Representatives in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $16.67 per hour, about $34,670 a year. The middle half earn between $14.30 and $18.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 282nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Norfolk?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Norfolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Norfolk?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 9 postings$25.24/ hr$20–$34
  • LifePoint HealthGalax, VA · 2 postings$16.58/ hr$14–$19
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGrass Valley, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$25.24High$30

13 Patient Access postings with published pay in Virginia, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $20.24–$30.25/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Woodbridge, VA · posted today
  2. Patient Access Representative IPermanent
    $20.24–$30.25/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted today

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