Patient Access Representative salary in Texas
Patient Access Representatives in Texas earn a median of $16.58 per hour, about $34,480 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $17.90. The middle half earn between $13.91 and $18.57 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, at $17.54 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $16.58median pay per hour
- $34,480median pay per year
- 81,110employed in Texas
- #41of 50 states by median pay
Patient Access Representative pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $11.47 | $23,860 | $13.60 |
| Lower quartile | $13.91 | $28,930 | $15.70 |
| Median | $16.58 | $34,480 | $17.90 |
| Upper quartile | $18.57 | $38,630 | $21.19 |
| Top 10% | $22.17 | $46,110 | $23.49 |
Patient Access Representative pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $17.54 | $36,480 | 22,040 | 6% above | $17.01 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $17.39 | $36,170 | 7,630 | 5% above | $17.73 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $17.00 | $35,350 | 7,380 | 3% above | $17.95 |
| Midland, TX | $16.92 | $35,200 | 590 | 2% above | $17.66 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $16.81 | $34,970 | 18,710 | 1% above | $17.04 |
| Odessa, TX | $16.64 | $34,600 | 420 | in line with | $17.72 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $15.89 | $33,060 | 350 | 4% below | $16.95 |
| Amarillo, TX | $15.48 | $32,190 | 950 | 7% below | $16.86 |
| Waco, TX | $15.31 | $31,850 | 760 | 8% below | $16.54 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $15.28 | $31,770 | 970 | 8% below | $16.97 |
| Victoria, TX | $15.20 | $31,620 | 300 | 8% below | $16.92 |
| Tyler, TX | $15.18 | $31,580 | 840 | 8% below | $16.47 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $15.14 | $31,490 | 880 | 9% below | $16.61 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $15.05 | $31,290 | 800 | 9% below | $16.55 |
| Longview, TX | $14.95 | $31,100 | 680 | 10% below | $16.71 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $14.91 | $31,000 | 1,220 | 10% below | $16.09 |
| Abilene, TX | $14.73 | $30,630 | 500 | 11% below | $16.30 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $14.51 | $30,180 | 330 | 12% below | — |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $14.46 | $30,070 | 410 | 13% below | $16.15 |
| Lubbock, TX | $14.39 | $29,920 | 1,200 | 13% below | $15.76 |
| Laredo, TX | $13.94 | $28,990 | 680 | 16% below | $16.03 |
| San Angelo, TX | $13.92 | $28,950 | 320 | 16% below | $15.06 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $13.87 | $28,840 | 1,580 | 16% below | $16.15 |
| El Paso, TX | $13.73 | $28,550 | 2,080 | 17% below | $15.27 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $13.68 | $28,440 | 1,140 | 17% below | $15.91 |
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 Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $16.33 | $33,960 | 2% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $14.70 | $30,570 | 11% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $16.50 | $34,320 | in line with Texas |
| Oklahoma | $16.17 | $33,640 | 2% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 10roles with published pay
- $22.93median pay per hour
- $17–$27typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 10 | $22.93 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 10 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 Texas?
The median is $16.58 per hour, about $34,480 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $11.47 and the top 10% earn over $22.17 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays patient access representatives the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has the highest median at $17.54 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for patient access representative pay?
Texas ranks 41st 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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- 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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