WA · Spokane · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Spokane, WA

The median patient access representative pay in the Spokane area is $18.90 per hour ($39,310 a year), with the typical range running from $17.59 to $22.16. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Spokane. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Spokane.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Spokane, WA

The metro median is 10% below the Washington statewide median of $21.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,430 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 9.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.52).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.59$34,5107% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.59$36,5902% below U.S. median
Median$18.90$39,3106% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.16$46,09024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.29$48,44030% above U.S. median

How Spokane ranks

  • 51st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 65th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Spokane

  • Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.90 median hour buys what $18.83 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Spokane paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$680
  • Per year: $34,020
  • Per month: $2,835
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in Spokane

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Spokane Va Medical Center
Spokane, WA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Deaconess Medical Center
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospital For Children
Spokane, WA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Spokane Valley, WA9 mi$18.90/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID30 mi$17.76/hr57,355
Pasco, WA125 mi$19.41/hr81,724
Richland, WA130 mi$19.41/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA131 mi$19.41/hr86,728
Yakima, WA164 mi$19.48/hr97,390

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.

Washington state guide

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Spokane, WA?

Patient Access Representatives in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $18.90 per hour, about $39,310 a year. The middle half earn between $17.59 and $22.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 65th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Spokane?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Spokane. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane 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 Spokane?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MultiCareSpokane, WA · 25 postings$27.03/ hr$21–$38
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39
  • 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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