Patient Access Representative salary in California
Patient Access Representatives in California earn a median of $20.85 per hour, about $43,360 a year, 16% above the U.S. median of $17.90. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $23.12 per hour. The highest median among California metro areas is in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, at $23.11 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $20.85median pay per hour
- $43,360median pay per year
- 80,400employed in California
- #4of 50 states by median pay
Patient Access Representative pay in California: percentiles
| Level | California per hour | California per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.87 | $35,090 | $13.60 |
| Lower quartile | $18.00 | $37,440 | $15.70 |
| Median | $20.85 | $43,360 | $17.90 |
| Upper quartile | $23.12 | $48,090 | $21.19 |
| Top 10% | $28.10 | $58,450 | $23.49 |
Patient Access Representative pay by metro area in California
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs California median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $23.11 | $48,060 | 10,000 | 11% above | $19.99 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $21.98 | $45,710 | 4,630 | 5% above | $19.91 |
| Vallejo, CA | $21.91 | $45,580 | 750 | 5% above | $20.20 |
| Napa, CA | $21.85 | $45,440 | 300 | 5% above | $19.41 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $21.84 | $45,430 | 1,280 | 5% above | $20.26 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $21.30 | $44,300 | 29,090 | 2% above | $18.76 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $20.96 | $43,590 | 5,340 | 1% above | $19.65 |
| Salinas, CA | $20.41 | $42,460 | 630 | 2% below | $18.72 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $20.00 | $41,600 | 6,900 | 4% below | $17.88 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $20.00 | $41,600 | 1,020 | 4% below | $18.38 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $19.58 | $40,730 | 1,170 | 6% below | $18.63 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $19.54 | $40,650 | 660 | 6% below | $17.78 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $19.34 | $40,230 | 170 | 7% below | $19.03 |
| Yuba City, CA | $19.27 | $40,070 | 260 | 8% below | $18.49 |
| Modesto, CA | $19.25 | $40,050 | 870 | 8% below | $18.49 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $19.06 | $39,640 | 1,660 | 9% below | $17.24 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $19.05 | $39,630 | 810 | 9% below | $17.54 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $18.75 | $38,990 | 6,310 | 10% below | $17.62 |
| Chico, CA | $18.71 | $38,930 | 350 | 10% below | $18.49 |
| Visalia, CA | $18.42 | $38,310 | 610 | 12% below | $18.45 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $18.38 | $38,240 | 1,360 | 12% below | $18.22 |
| Redding, CA | $18.38 | $38,240 | 390 | 12% below | $18.26 |
| El Centro, CA | $18.21 | $37,880 | 180 | 13% below | — |
| Fresno, CA | $18.13 | $37,710 | 2,250 | 13% below | $17.75 |
| Merced, CA | $18.00 | $37,440 | 330 | 14% below | $18.32 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in California
- 36roles with published pay
- $28.20median pay per hour
- $23–$34typical published range
- 12employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 12 | $29.68 |
| Enloe Medical Center | 7 | $25.63 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 3 | $26.63 |
| Montage Health | 3 | $39.79 |
| Marshall Medical Center | 2 | $23.77 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $51.37 |
| Emanate Health | 2 | $26.38 |
| El Camino Health | 1 | $45.76 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 36 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a patient access representative make in California?
The median is $20.85 per hour, about $43,360 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.87 and the top 10% earn over $28.10 (BLS, May 2024).
Which California city pays patient access representatives the most?
Among California metro areas, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has the highest median at $23.11 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does California rank for patient access representative pay?
California ranks 4th of 50 states by median patient access representative pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOntario, CA · 2 postings$51.37/ hr$34–$66
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
- CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
- Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$26.63/ hr$23–$30
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
36 Patient Access postings with published pay in California, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 36 Patient Access roles
- Patient Registration RepresentativePermanent$21.00–$24.15/ hour
- Patient Access Representative II - RadiologyPermanent$23.00–$30.27/ hour
+ 34 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.