How much does a patient service representative make?

The average patient service representative salary in the United States is $32,476. Patient service representative salaries typically range between $27,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for patient service representatives is $15.61 per hour. Patient service representative salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Patient service representatives earn the highest average salary in Vermont.

Patient service representative salary

Q: What state pays Patient Service Representatives the most?

Vermont pays Patient Service Representatives the most in the United States, with an average salary of $42,275 per year, or $20.32 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a patient service representative?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a patient service representative if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $37,860 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Patient Service Representative?

A good starting salary for a patient service representative is $27,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a patient service representative in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for patient service representatives is $33,800, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a patient service representative can vary by state.

Q: How much do patient reps make?

Patient reps make $35,000 in a year typically. The salaries range from $20,000 to $56,000 in a year. The average hourly wage is typically around $15 to $20 an hour. In addition to base salary, most patient service representatives have access to a bonus, typically around $2,000 or about six percent of their salary. Whether they do shift work or straight time, they may also have access to overtime and shift differential pay.

Average patient service representative salary

$15.61

$32,476 yearly

Entry-level patient service representative salary

$27,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Exploring the Patient Service Representative Salary

A Patient Service Representative typically earns an average salary of $32,476 per year or about $16 per hour. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including managing patient inquiries, scheduling appointments, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Salaries can fluctuate based on several factors, including geographical location, level of experience, and the specific healthcare setting.

For instance, Patient Service Representatives in states like California and New York may see higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for healthcare services. Additionally, gaining experience in this role can lead to increased wages, with seasoned professionals often commanding higher pay rates.

Job seekers can enhance their earning potential by pursuing relevant certifications or additional training in healthcare administration, which may open doors to higher-paying positions. As healthcare continues to evolve, the demand for skilled Patient Service Representatives remains strong, making this a promising career path for those interested in the medical field.

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Patient service representative salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a patient service representative typically falls between $32,476 and $43,863.

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$32,476yearly

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$43,863yearly

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$35,337yearly

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$38,591yearly

Average patient service representative salary by state

The average patient service representative salary in Vermont, Washington, and Nebraska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average patient service representative salary states are Florida, Georgia, and Maine.

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Highest paying states for patient service representatives

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Mississippi	$36,218	$17.41
2	North Dakota	$36,360	$17.48
3	Kentucky	$35,263	$16.95
4	Washington	$37,860	$18.20
5	Vermont	$42,275	$20.32
6	West Virginia	$35,516	$17.07
7	Wyoming	$36,709	$17.65
8	New Hampshire	$34,126	$16.41
9	New Jersey	$36,766	$17.68
10	Connecticut	$36,740	$17.66
11	Nebraska	$37,101	$17.84
12	Minnesota	$34,798	$16.73
13	New Mexico	$32,700	$15.72
14	New York	$36,459	$17.53
15	Wisconsin	$33,268	$15.99
16	Massachusetts	$35,806	$17.21
17	Pennsylvania	$32,595	$15.67
18	Iowa	$32,598	$15.67
19	Ohio	$31,356	$15.07
20	Missouri	$32,635	$15.69
21	Michigan	$31,896	$15.33
22	Illinois	$32,909	$15.82
23	Arkansas	$32,095	$15.43
24	Hawaii	$33,218	$15.97
25	Arizona	$31,659	$15.22
26	Alabama	$31,969	$15.37
27	Texas	$31,834	$15.30
28	Alaska	$33,903	$16.30
29	Rhode Island	$32,963	$15.85
30	Tennessee	$31,049	$14.93
31	Colorado	$33,204	$15.96
32	Oregon	$33,388	$16.05
33	Indiana	$30,646	$14.73
34	Nevada	$32,046	$15.41
35	California	$35,609	$17.12
36	Maryland	$34,418	$16.55
37	Maine	$30,332	$14.58
38	Louisiana	$30,808	$14.81
39	North Carolina	$31,078	$14.94
40	Virginia	$33,516	$16.11
41	Florida	$30,455	$14.64
42	South Dakota	$30,839	$14.83
43	Delaware	$32,613	$15.68
44	Kansas	$31,511	$15.15
45	Montana	$30,696	$14.76
46	District of Columbia	$33,035	$15.88
47	Idaho	$31,364	$15.08
48	South Carolina	$29,793	$14.32
49	Georgia	$30,450	$14.64
50	Utah	$29,788	$14.32
51	Oklahoma	$28,460	$13.68

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Highest paying cities for patient service representatives

The highest-paying cities for patient service representatives are Seattle, WA, Omaha, NE, and Camden, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$37,928	$18.23
2	Omaha, NE	$37,097	$17.84
3	Camden, NJ	$36,791	$17.69
4	Manchester, CT	$36,654	$17.62
5	New York, NY	$36,468	$17.53
6	San Francisco, CA	$35,941	$17.28
7	Boston, MA	$35,779	$17.20
8	Baltimore, MD	$34,477	$16.58
9	Manchester, NH	$34,121	$16.40
10	Richmond, VA	$33,453	$16.08
11	Medford, OR	$33,440	$16.08
12	Madison, WI	$33,287	$16.00
13	Urban Honolulu, HI	$33,243	$15.98
14	Englewood, CO	$33,192	$15.96
15	Providence, RI	$32,951	$15.84
16	Chicago, IL	$32,912	$15.82
17	Allentown, PA	$32,679	$15.71
18	Saint Louis, MO	$32,557	$15.65
19	El Paso, TX	$32,319	$15.54
20	Birmingham, AL	$31,991	$15.38

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Patient service representative salary details

A patient service representative's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average patient service representative salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a patient service representative's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$38,000	$3,167	$18
75th Percentile	$35,000	$2,917	$17
Average	$32,476	$2,706	$16
25th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14
10th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250	$13

Highest paying patient service representative jobs

The highest paying types of patient service representatives are account management representative, authorization specialist, and patient advocate.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Patient Liaison	$32,314	$2,693	$15.54	84,302
Patient Registrar	$33,494	$2,791	$16.10	86,721
Patient Coordinator	$32,954	$2,746	$15.84	97,878
Patient Advocate	$36,325	$3,027	$17.46	88,778
Account Management Representative	$46,765	$3,897	$22.48	222,957
Billing Representative	$35,002	$2,917	$16.83	95,425

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Which companies pay patient service representatives the most?

Patient service representative salaries at University of California, Berkeley and SightMD are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average patient service representative salary at companies like Horizon Laser Vision and UC Merced are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	University of California-Berkeley	$41,812	$20.10
2	SightMD	$41,117	$19.77
3	Horizon Laser Vision	$40,958	$19.69
4	UC Merced	$40,602	$19.52
5	Medical University of South Carolina	$40,542	$19.49
6	University of Colorado Boulder	$40,421	$19.43
7	University of California	$40,053	$19.26
8	New York University	$40,043	$19.25
9	The University of Chicago	$39,938	$19.20
10	University of San Diego	$39,625	$19.05
11	Seattle Cancer Care Alliance	$39,457	$18.97
12	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$39,272	$18.88
13	Childrens Community Services	$39,222	$18.86
14	UC Santa Barbara	$39,133	$18.81
15	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$38,996	$18.75
16	Dean Mcgee Eye Institute	$38,960	$18.73
17	Washington State University	$38,569	$18.54
18	University of Rochester	$38,377	$18.45
19	Bastyr University	$38,353	$18.44
20	Mars	$38,350	$18.44

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Patient service representative salary trends

The average patient service representative salary has risen by $4,732 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average patient service representative earned $27,744 annually, but today, they earn $32,476 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for patient service representatives over the last decade.

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Average patient service representative salary over time

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Patient service representative salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,500	$15.61	+3.1%
2024	$31,500	$15.13	+2.8%
2023	$30,600	$14.71	+2.5%
2022	$29,800	$14.33	+1.8%
2021	$29,300	$14.08	+1.8%

Recently added patient service representative salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Cmh	Patient Service Representative-Rheumatology	Lewiston, ME	06/30/2025	$41,740
Sutterhealth	Patient Services Representative II, Cardiology-Limited Term	San Jose, CA	06/30/2025	$61,483
Asian Health Services	Patient Services Representative	Oakland, CA	06/29/2025	$57,476
The Doctors Clinic	Patient Services REP	Silverdale, WA	06/29/2025	$37,149
Dental Care Alliance	Patient Service Representative	West Springfield Town, MA	06/29/2025	$39,653
Avera Health	Patient Services Representative-Neurology	Sioux Falls, SD	06/29/2025	$37,044
Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.	Patient Services Representative	Pottstown, PA	06/29/2025	$37,566
Overlake Ob Gyn, Pc	OC Patient Services Representative, Float Pool	Bellevue, WA	06/29/2025	$45,476
Actalent	Patient Services Representative	Sacramento, CA	06/29/2025	$45,914
Cardinal Health 110	Patient Service Representative	Victorville, CA	06/28/2025	$43,827

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