WA · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Bellevue, WA

The median patient access representative pay in the Bellevue area is $21.78 per hour ($45,300 a year), with the typical range running from $19.11 to $24.18. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Bellevue and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellevue. The free report below lists employers near Bellevue and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted today

Patient Access Specialist

CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA

$25.25–$35.67/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101997331296
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Patient Access Rep Clinic

CommonSpirit Health · Burien, WA

$25.25–$39.14/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101713717936
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring patient access representatives near Bellevue

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare10$30.89
CommonSpirit Health8$29.34
Seattle Children's1$29.66

Patient Access Representative pay in Bellevue, WA

The metro median is 4% above the Washington statewide median of $21.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 13,440 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 6.5 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%$17.91$37,250in line with U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.11$39,7507% above U.S. median
Median$21.78$45,30022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.18$50,29035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.62$59,53060% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 6th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 32nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Washington 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 Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.78 median hour buys what $19.60 buys at the national price level, 9% above 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 Bellevue paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$784
  • Per year: $39,204
  • Per month: $3,267
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in Bellevue

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellevue.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Bellevue, WA
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Sammamish, WA6 mi$21.78/hr66,474
Redmond, WA6 mi$21.78/hr82,195

Patient Access Representative jobs in Washington · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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 Bellevue, WA?

Patient Access Representatives in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $21.78 per hour, about $45,300 a year. The middle half earn between $19.11 and $24.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 32nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Bellevue?

We list 19 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellevue as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39
  • MultiCareSpokane, WA · 25 postings$27.03/ hr$21–$38
  • 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$22Median$28.00High$36

44 Patient Access postings with published pay in Washington, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 44 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access SpecialistPermanent
    $25.25–$35.67/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA · posted today
  2. Patient Access Rep ClinicPermanent
    $23.90–$34.79/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Enumclaw, WA · posted today

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