WA · Federal Way · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Federal Way, WA

Pay for patient access representatives in the Federal Way area centers on $21.78 per hour, or about $45,300 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.11 and the upper quarter over $24.18. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Federal Way. That ranks 6th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 32nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Federal Way and what they pay.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Federal Way, 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way

  • 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way

CMS lists 1 hospital in Federal Way.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Francis Community Hospital
Federal Way, WA
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
Auburn, WA6 mi$21.78/hr85,513
Tacoma, WA7 mi$21.78/hr228,202
Lacey, WA28 mi$19.97/hr58,644

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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.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Federal Way

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Federal Way, 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Federal Way. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Federal Way.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Federal Way 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.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Federal Way?

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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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