VA · Roanoke · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Roanoke, VA

Patient Access Representatives in the Roanoke area earn a median of $15.28 per hour, about $31,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $13.72 and $17.82. That ranks 318th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 322nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Roanoke.

Patient Access Representative pay in Roanoke, VA

The metro median is 12% below the Virginia statewide median of $17.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 980 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Roanoke metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.90$26,83028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.72$28,54023% below U.S. median
Median$15.28$31,79015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.82$37,070in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$20.61$42,87015% above U.S. median

How Roanoke ranks

  • 318th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 322nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Roanoke

  • Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $15.28 median hour buys what $16.32 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$550
  • Per year: $27,504
  • Per month: $2,292

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Virginia

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Hospitals in Roanoke

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Lynchburg, VA43 mi$16.12/hr80,301
Greensboro, NC82 mi$16.94/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC83 mi$17.26/hr255,769
Burlington, NC87 mi$17.54/hr61,365
High Point, NC89 mi$16.94/hr118,601
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$17.19/hr51,164

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

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.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Roanoke

Roanoke city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Patient Access Representatives in the Roanoke metro area have a median pay of $15.28 per hour, about $31,790 a year. The middle half earn between $13.72 and $17.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Roanoke ranks 322nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 318th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Roanoke?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, led by Carilion Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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.

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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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