Patient Access Representative salary
The median patient access representative pay is $24.50 per hour, or about $50,960 a year, based on 257 postings with published pay from 48 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 257roles with published pay
- $24.50median pay per hour
- $18–$32typical published range
- 48employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $20.25 | $42,116 |
| 25th percentile | $21.79 | $45,323 |
| Median | $24.50 | $50,960 |
| 75th percentile | $27.03 | $56,222 |
| 90th percentile | $30.00 | $62,408 |
Patient Access Representative salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $17.90 per hour, about $37,230 a year, across 964,530 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $21.34 | $44,380 | 1,700 |
| District of Columbia | $21.11 | $43,900 | 2,390 |
| Washington | $21.04 | $43,760 | 25,190 |
| California | $20.85 | $43,360 | 80,400 |
| Massachusetts | $20.51 | $42,650 | 22,140 |
| New York | $19.99 | $41,570 | 76,590 |
| Rhode Island | $19.41 | $40,360 | 5,160 |
| Maine | $19.40 | $40,360 | 4,040 |
| Oregon | $19.13 | $39,800 | 14,180 |
| Wisconsin | $19.11 | $39,750 | 26,880 |
| New Hampshire | $18.94 | $39,390 | 5,050 |
| Connecticut | $18.80 | $39,110 | 14,510 |
| New Jersey | $18.78 | $39,060 | 48,710 |
| Hawaii | $18.73 | $38,950 | 3,250 |
| Vermont | $18.38 | $38,240 | 1,320 |
| Arizona | $18.34 | $38,150 | 25,160 |
| Maryland | $18.27 | $38,000 | 16,880 |
| North Dakota | $18.02 | $37,480 | 2,060 |
| Illinois | $17.86 | $37,150 | 39,800 |
| Minnesota | $17.75 | $36,910 | 12,480 |
| Nebraska | $17.74 | $36,890 | 6,320 |
| Michigan | $17.68 | $36,770 | 24,560 |
| South Dakota | $17.58 | $36,560 | 5,880 |
| Virginia | $17.39 | $36,170 | 24,920 |
| Wyoming | $17.38 | $36,150 | 1,450 |
| Georgia | $17.36 | $36,100 | 33,460 |
| Utah | $17.35 | $36,090 | 12,090 |
| Florida | $17.34 | $36,070 | 70,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.32 | $36,030 | 37,080 |
| Nevada | $17.24 | $35,850 | 10,660 |
| Delaware | $17.22 | $35,820 | 2,430 |
| Indiana | $17.19 | $35,760 | 16,470 |
| Iowa | $17.18 | $35,730 | 4,980 |
| Idaho | $17.16 | $35,680 | 6,690 |
| North Carolina | $17.02 | $35,400 | 25,050 |
| Montana | $17.00 | $35,360 | 1,490 |
| Kansas | $16.98 | $35,320 | 7,820 |
| Ohio | $16.93 | $35,210 | 30,880 |
| Missouri | $16.91 | $35,170 | 18,390 |
| South Carolina | $16.80 | $34,950 | 12,310 |
| Texas | $16.58 | $34,480 | 81,110 |
| New Mexico | $16.50 | $34,320 | 5,370 |
| Arkansas | $16.33 | $33,960 | 11,520 |
| Tennessee | $16.33 | $33,970 | 15,360 |
| Oklahoma | $16.17 | $33,640 | 9,090 |
| Kentucky | $15.02 | $31,230 | 11,910 |
| Alabama | $14.86 | $30,900 | 10,620 |
| Louisiana | $14.70 | $30,570 | 13,440 |
| West Virginia | $14.70 | $30,570 | 5,690 |
| Mississippi | $14.55 | $30,270 | 6,930 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Receptionists and Information Clerks.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $23.11 | $48,060 | 10,000 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $21.98 | $45,710 | 4,630 |
| Vallejo, CA | $21.91 | $45,580 | 750 |
| Napa, CA | $21.85 | $45,440 | 300 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $21.84 | $45,430 | 1,280 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $21.78 | $45,300 | 13,440 |
| Anchorage, AK | $21.53 | $44,790 | 1,050 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $21.38 | $44,480 | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $21.30 | $44,300 | 29,090 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $21.05 | $43,780 | 750 |
Patient Access Representative pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $28.20 | $58,656 |
| Washington | 44 | $28 | $58,240 |
| New York | 5 | $26.84 | $55,827 |
| Virginia | 13 | $25.24 | $52,499 |
| Maine | 4 | $25.09 | $52,187 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $24.55 | $51,064 |
| Oregon | 7 | $24.50 | $50,960 |
| Minnesota | 26 | $24.27 | $50,492 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Colorado | 21 | $23.83 | $49,566 |
| Texas | 10 | $22.93 | $47,694 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $22.04 | $45,843 |
| Illinois | 10 | $21.43 | $44,574 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $21.25 | $44,200 |
| Maryland | 8 | $21.20 | $44,096 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $20.80 | $43,264 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $20.77 | $43,202 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $19.93 | $41,454 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $19.45 | $40,456 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $19.38 | $40,310 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $51.37 | $106,850 |
| El Camino Health | 1 | $45.76 | $95,181 |
| Montage Health | 3 | $39.79 | $82,763 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 2 | $37.86 | $78,749 |
| Heywood Healthcare | 1 | $32.78 | $68,182 |
| Seattle Children's | 1 | $29.66 | $61,693 |
| Mass General Brigham | 2 | $28.41 | $59,093 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 1 | $27.55 | $57,304 |
| Mercy | 3 | $27.21 | $56,597 |
| MultiCare | 25 | $27.03 | $56,222 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 257 postings from 48 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a patient access representative make?
The median patient access representative pay across 257 postings with published pay is $24.50 per hour, about $50,960 a year. Half of the postings fall between $22 and $27 per hour.
Which states pay patient access representatives the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($28.20/hr), Washington ($28/hr), New York ($26.84/hr).
What do patient access representatives get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA$28.00/hr
- MultiCareSpokane, WA$27.03/hr
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA$39.79/hr
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