WI · La Crosse · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in La Crosse, WI

Pay for patient access representatives in the La Crosse area centers on $19.75 per hour, or about $41,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.25 and the upper quarter over $22.76. That ranks 26th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 1st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in La Crosse. Tell us your role and we email current openings near La Crosse.

Patient Access Representative pay in La Crosse, WI

The metro median is 3% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $19.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 760 receptionists and information clerks employed in the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area, 9.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.86$28,83023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.25$35,8804% below U.S. median
Median$19.75$41,08010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.76$47,34027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.56$51,08037% above U.S. median

How La Crosse ranks

  • 26th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 1st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 12 Wisconsin 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 La Crosse

  • Overall prices in La Crosse-Onalaska run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.75 median hour buys what $21.52 buys at the national price level, 20% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$711
  • Per year: $35,550
  • Per month: $2,962

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

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Hospitals in La Crosse

CMS lists 2 hospitals in La Crosse.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc
La Crosse, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
La Crosse, WI
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
Rochester, MN64 mi$17.06/hr123,624
Eau Claire, WI70 mi$18.63/hr72,331
Dubuque, IA95 mi$17.64/hr58,987
Madison, WI103 mi$20.30/hr285,300
Waterloo, IA108 mi$16.93/hr67,477
Woodbury, MN112 mi$18.06/hr80,596

Patient Access Representative jobs in Wisconsin · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin 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 La Crosse, WI?

Patient Access Representatives in the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area have a median pay of $19.75 per hour, about $41,080 a year. The middle half earn between $17.25 and $22.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

La Crosse-Onalaska ranks 1st of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in La Crosse?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in La Crosse, led by Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in La Crosse as a patient access representative?

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

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$24.55High$29

3 Patient Access postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Registration - River FallsPermanent
    $20.83–$29.40/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · River Falls, WI · posted today
  2. Patient Access Representative AssociatePermanent
    $20.79–$28.31/ hour
    Allina Health · Wisconsin · posted 10 days ago

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