WI · Milwaukee · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Patient Access Representatives in the Milwaukee area earn a median of $19.54 per hour, about $40,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.29. That ranks 29th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 19th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee. The free report below lists employers near Milwaukee and what they pay.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Milwaukee, WI

The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $19.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 8,110 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 9.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.58).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.84$28,79023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.32$36,0303% below U.S. median
Median$19.54$40,6509% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.29$46,36025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.19$50,32035% above U.S. median

How Milwaukee ranks

  • 29th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 19th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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.

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What your pay buys in Milwaukee

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.54 median hour buys what $20.16 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Milwaukee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$703
  • Per year: $35,172
  • Per month: $2,931

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Milwaukee

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ascension St Francis Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Milwaukee Va Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc
Milwaukee, WI
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
West Allis, WI5 mi$19.54/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI15 mi$19.54/hr71,461
Racine, WI25 mi$19.20/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI33 mi$18.88/hr99,578
Waukegan, IL48 mi$18.17/hr88,570
Janesville, WI59 mi$18.90/hr66,428

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 Milwaukee, WI?

Patient Access Representatives in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $19.54 per hour, about $40,650 a year. The middle half earn between $17.32 and $22.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 19th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Milwaukee?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, led by Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Milwaukee 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.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Milwaukee?

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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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