Patient Access Representative salary in North Carolina
Patient Access Representatives in North Carolina earn a median of $17.02 per hour, about $35,400 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $17.90. The middle half earn between $14.15 and $19.04 per hour. The highest median among North Carolina metro areas is in Raleigh-Cary, NC, at $17.89 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $17.02median pay per hour
- $35,400median pay per year
- 25,050employed in North Carolina
- #35of 50 states by median pay
Patient Access Representative pay in North Carolina: percentiles
| Level | North Carolina per hour | North Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $11.20 | $23,300 | $13.60 |
| Lower quartile | $14.15 | $29,430 | $15.70 |
| Median | $17.02 | $35,400 | $17.90 |
| Upper quartile | $19.04 | $39,600 | $21.19 |
| Top 10% | $21.56 | $44,840 | $23.49 |
Patient Access Representative pay by metro area in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs North Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $17.89 | $37,200 | 4,550 | 5% above | $18.23 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $17.62 | $36,650 | 6,930 | 4% above | $18.10 |
| Asheville, NC | $17.56 | $36,530 | 1,060 | 3% above | $18.20 |
| Burlington, NC | $17.54 | $36,480 | 370 | 3% above | $18.82 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $17.26 | $35,900 | 1,470 | 1% above | $18.75 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $17.21 | $35,790 | 1,050 | 1% above | $17.64 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $16.94 | $35,230 | 1,730 | in line with | $18.24 |
| Wilmington, NC | $16.72 | $34,770 | 1,330 | 2% below | $17.34 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $16.12 | $33,530 | 560 | 5% below | $18.22 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $16.11 | $33,510 | 270 | 5% below | — |
| Greenville, NC | $15.80 | $32,870 | 480 | 7% below | $17.87 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $15.67 | $32,590 | 230 | 8% below | $17.80 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $15.20 | $31,620 | 170 | 11% below | — |
| Fayetteville, NC | $15.08 | $31,370 | 630 | 11% below | $16.40 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $14.23 | $29,600 | 320 | 16% below | $15.45 |
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).
Patient Access Representative pay in states next to North Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $17.36 | $36,100 | 2% above North Carolina |
| South Carolina | $16.80 | $34,950 | 1% below North Carolina |
| Tennessee | $16.33 | $33,970 | 4% below North Carolina |
| Virginia | $17.39 | $36,170 | 2% above North Carolina |
What employers are posting in North Carolina
- 6roles with published pay
- $19.93median pay per hour
- $16–$23typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ECU Health | 4 | $19.68 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $22 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 1 | $25.24 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 6 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 North Carolina?
The median is $17.02 per hour, about $35,400 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $11.20 and the top 10% earn over $21.56 (BLS, May 2024).
Which North Carolina city pays patient access representatives the most?
Among North Carolina metro areas, Raleigh-Cary, NC has the highest median at $17.89 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does North Carolina rank for patient access representative pay?
North Carolina ranks 35th 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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- ECU HealthAhoskie, NC · 4 postings$19.68/ hr$16–$23
- 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
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- Patient Service Representative Hospital PRN Patient AccessPer diem$22.00–$22.00/ hour
- Patient Access Representative - Immediate Care AhoskiePermanent$17.00–$22.86/ hour
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