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Patient care representative salary
Average patient care representative salary
$16.21
Average Patient Care Representative Salary
The average salary for a Patient Care Representative is approximately $33,709 per year or about $16 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare sector. For example, those working in metropolitan areas typically earn higher wages due to the cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level positions may start around $28,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $40,000. Additionally, specialized roles within larger healthcare organizations often command higher salaries.
Where to Earn More
States like California, New York, and Massachusetts frequently offer higher salaries for Patient Care Representatives. Understanding the salary landscape in your state can help you make informed decisions about your job search and career growth.
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Where can a Patient Care Representative earn more?
Patient care representative salaries by experience level
Patient care representative salary estimates from across the web
Average patient care representative salary by state
The highest-paying states for patient care representatives are Alaska, Massachusetts, and Illinois. The lowest average patient care representative salary states are Kentucky, South Carolina, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for patient care representatives
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $43,582 | $20.95 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $38,839 | $18.67 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $42,301 | $20.34 |
| 4 | Iowa | $39,533 | $19.01 |
| 5 | Arizona | $37,955 | $18.25 |
| 6 | Washington | $39,947 | $19.21 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $44,928 | $21.60 |
| 8 | Vermont | $38,105 | $18.32 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $36,057 | $17.34 |
| 10 | Alaska | $45,882 | $22.06 |
| 11 | Missouri | $36,408 | $17.50 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $38,330 | $18.43 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $36,745 | $17.67 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $36,150 | $17.38 |
| 15 | Nevada | $36,291 | $17.45 |
| 16 | Oregon | $37,956 | $18.25 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $36,798 | $17.69 |
| 18 | Michigan | $34,751 | $16.71 |
| 19 | Montana | $35,525 | $17.08 |
| 20 | Ohio | $34,534 | $16.60 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $35,602 | $17.12 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $37,191 | $17.88 |
| 23 | Kansas | $36,688 | $17.64 |
| 24 | California | $38,869 | $18.69 |
| 25 | New York | $36,822 | $17.70 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $40,318 | $19.38 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $34,612 | $16.64 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $34,784 | $16.72 |
| 29 | Maryland | $37,250 | $17.91 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $32,796 | $15.77 |
| 31 | Colorado | $35,882 | $17.25 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $35,385 | $17.01 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $36,772 | $17.68 |
| 34 | Maine | $32,005 | $15.39 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $34,834 | $16.75 |
| 36 | Idaho | $35,472 | $17.05 |
| 37 | Delaware | $33,528 | $16.12 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $30,016 | $14.43 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $34,570 | $16.62 |
| 40 | Indiana | $32,520 | $15.63 |
| 41 | Georgia | $32,332 | $15.54 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $31,011 | $14.91 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $29,797 | $14.33 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $29,451 | $14.16 |
| 45 | Texas | $30,381 | $14.61 |
| 46 | Florida | $28,627 | $13.76 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $26,119 | $12.56 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $27,914 | $13.42 |
| 49 | Utah | $31,025 | $14.92 |
| 50 | Virginia | $31,649 | $15.22 |
| 51 | Alabama | $29,280 | $14.08 |
Highest paying cities for patient care representatives
The highest-paying cities for patient care representatives are Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $44,939 | $21.61 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $43,671 | $21.00 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $42,316 | $20.34 |
| 4 | Pasco, WA | $39,679 | $19.08 |
| 5 | Santa Monica, CA | $38,687 | $18.60 |
| 6 | Allentown, PA | $38,490 | $18.50 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,033 | $18.29 |
| 8 | Danbury, CT | $37,255 | $17.91 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $36,936 | $17.76 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $36,733 | $17.66 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $36,715 | $17.65 |
| 12 | Tupelo, MS | $36,517 | $17.56 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $35,930 | $17.27 |
| 14 | Cheyenne, WY | $35,114 | $16.88 |
| 15 | Raleigh, NC | $34,632 | $16.65 |
| 16 | Columbus, OH | $34,276 | $16.48 |
| 17 | Arlington, VA | $32,620 | $15.68 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $32,347 | $15.55 |
| 19 | Irving, TX | $30,520 | $14.67 |
| 20 | Jacksonville, FL | $28,742 | $13.82 |
Patient care representative salary details
A patient care representative's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a patient care representative's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,709 | $2,809 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying patient care representative jobs
The highest paying types of patient care representatives are account management representative, volunteer patient representative, and patient advocate.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Receptionist | $31,960 | $2,663 | $15.37 | 118,048 |
| Patient Registrar | $33,494 | $2,791 | $16.10 | 86,721 |
| Patient Advocate | $36,325 | $3,027 | $17.46 | 88,778 |
| Patient Liaison | $32,314 | $2,693 | $15.54 | 84,302 |
| Patient Service Coordinator | $34,754 | $2,896 | $16.71 | 100,708 |
| Patient Coordinator | $32,954 | $2,746 | $15.84 | 97,878 |
Top companies hiring patient care representatives now:
Which companies pay patient care representatives the most?
Patient care representative salaries at Massachusetts General Hospital and Orthofix are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average patient care representative salary at companies like Zynex Medical and Southcoast Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $43,027 | $20.69 |
| 2 | Orthofix | $41,038 | $19.73 |
| 3 | Zynex Medical | $39,902 | $19.18 |
| 4 | Southcoast Health | $39,752 | $19.11 |
| 5 | Mount Sinai Health System | $39,608 | $19.04 |
| 6 | State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission | $37,682 | $18.12 |
| 7 | Ideal Option | $36,776 | $17.68 |
| 8 | AssistRx | $36,360 | $17.48 |
| 9 | Children's Hospital Colorado | $36,221 | $17.41 |
| 10 | MAS Medical Staffing | $36,189 | $17.40 |
| 11 | Friday Health Plans | $35,837 | $17.23 |
| 12 | Huntington Hospital | $35,834 | $17.23 |
| 13 | BayCare Health System | $35,582 | $17.11 |
| 14 | Virginia Hospital Center | $35,558 | $17.10 |
| 15 | Lee Hecht Harrison | $35,554 | $17.09 |
| 16 | Hackensack Meridian Health | $35,112 | $16.88 |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,061 | $16.86 |
| 18 | NCH Healthcare System | $35,053 | $16.85 |
| 19 | WakeMed | $34,966 | $16.81 |
| 20 | Dignity Health | $34,855 | $16.76 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Patient care representative salary trends
The average patient care representative salary has risen by $4,911 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average patient care representative earned $28,798 annually, but today, they earn $33,709 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for patient care representatives over the last decade.
Compare patient care representative salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average patient care representative salary over time
Compare patient care representative salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Patient care representative salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,700 | $16.21 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $32,700 | $15.70 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $31,800 | $15.27 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $30,900 | $14.88 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $30,400 | $14.61 | +1.8% |
Recently added patient care representative salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuvance Health | Medical Practice Patient Representative-Nhmp Fishkill Primary Care | Fishkill, NY | 06/28/2025 | $36,982 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | Intake Patient Care Representative (Remote) | Chandler, AZ | 06/25/2025 | $37,566 |
| Aegis Healthcare | Bridge Patient Care Representative-Palliative Care | Mesa, AZ | 06/21/2025 | $37,566 |
| 42 North Dental | Patient Care Representative | Poughkeepsie, NY | 06/21/2025 | $50,088 |
| Sun River Health | Patient Representative-Park Care | Yonkers, NY | 06/20/2025 | $41,740 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | Intake Patient Care Representative (Remote) | Oklahoma City, OK | 06/20/2025 | $37,566 |
| Molina Healthcare | Care Connections Representative-Must BE Bilingual AM-5P | Miami, FL | 06/19/2025 | $44,161 |
| Molina Healthcare | Care Connections Representative-Must BE Bilingual AM-5P | Columbus, OH | 06/19/2025 | $44,161 |
| Molina Healthcare | Care Connections Representative-(Must BE Bilingual In Spanish-7PM PST Hours | Buffalo, NY | 06/19/2025 | $44,161 |
| Molina Healthcare | Care Connections Representative-(Must BE Bilingual In Spanish-7PM PST Hours | Jacksonville, FL | 06/19/2025 | $44,161 |
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