PermanentPosted today
Patient Registration - River Falls
Fairview Health Services · River Falls, WI
$20.83–$29.40/ hour
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Waukesha, WI
Pay for patient access representatives in the Waukesha area centers on $19.54 per hour, or about $40,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.32 and the upper quarter over $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 2 hospitals in Waukesha. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waukesha.
- $19.54median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 8,110employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Patient Access Representative pay in Waukesha, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.84 | $28,790 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.32 | $36,030 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.54 | $40,650 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.29 | $46,360 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.19 | $50,320 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Waukesha 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.
What your pay buys in Waukesha
- 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.
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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.
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Patient Access Representative Associate
Allina Health · Wisconsin
$20.79–$28.31/ hour
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
Patient Access Representative - Casual
Essentia Health · Superior, WI
$17.80–$26.28/ hour
Hospitals in Waukesha
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr Waukesha, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 11 mi | $19.54/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15 mi | $19.54/hr | 563,531 |
| Racine, WI | 29 mi | $19.20/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 35 mi | $18.88/hr | 99,578 |
| Janesville, WI | 45 mi | $18.90/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukegan, IL | 48 mi | $18.17/hr | 88,570 |
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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, led by Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Waukesha and across Wisconsin. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Waukesha.
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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
- Patient Registration - River FallsPermanent$20.83–$29.40/ hour
- Patient Access Representative AssociatePermanent$20.79–$28.31/ hour
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