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Hourly Wage for Patient Relations Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Relations Representative make hourly?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Patient Relations Representative in the United States is $25, which translates to an annual salary of about $52,245.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $30 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23 to $28 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20 per hour
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Patient Relations Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,470 $4,789 $1,105 $28
Average $52,245 $4,354 $1,005 $25
25th Percentile $46,829 $3,902 $901 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Relations Representative Salaries

A Patient Relations Representative's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Patient Relations Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Relations Representative's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Patient Relations Representative (3-5 years): $52,245
  • Patient Relations Supervisor (5+ years): $63,413
  • Patient Relations Manager (5+ years): $88,846
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Patient Relations Representative3-5 years$52,245
Patient Relations Supervisor5+ years$63,413
Patient Relations Manager5+ years$88,846
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How Do Patient Relations Representative Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Patient Relations Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,846.
  • California: $57,626.
  • Massachusetts: $56,858.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Relations Representatives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $65,897
  • San Francisco: $65,175
  • Oakland: $63,802

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Relations Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Dialysis (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Utilizing knowledge of dialysis principles and procedures to treat individuals who suffer from kidney failure to regain normal kidney function.
  • Appointment Scheduling (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Appointment scheduling software or meeting scheduling tools allows businesses and professionals to manage appointments and bookings.
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Customer Service 17.44%
Dialysis 2.48%
Appointment Scheduling 1.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Patient Relations Representative's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Dialysis: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
 $57,992
11%
Building Relationships
 $56,425
8%
Dialysis
 $55,902
7%
Infection Control
 $55,902
7%
Patient Satisfaction
 $55,380
6%
Leadership
 $55,380
6%
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Patient Relations Representative Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Patient Relations Representative salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $55,488. While startup companies pay approximate $47,261.

Patient Relations Representative Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$47,261
Growth Stage51~500$49,895
Established501~5000$53,677
Enterprise5000+$55,488

Patient Relations Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Relations Representative roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Patient Relations Representative positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Patient Relations Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Patient Relations Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$62,694$30.020%

How Education impacts a Patient Relations Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Relations Representatives enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Patient Relations Representative with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,281 and $47,679).

Patient Relations Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Relations Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 24.5%
Associates 13.4%
Bachelors 44.3%
Masters 15.8%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Patient Relations Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Relations Representative's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$46,829
Average $52,245/year
$57,470
$3,902
Average $4,354/month
$4,789
$901
Average $1,005/week
$1,105
$23
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,470 $4,789 $1,105 $28
Average $52,245 $4,354 $1,005 $25
25th Percentile $46,829 $3,902 $901 $23

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Salary Trends for Patient Relations Representative

Salaries for a Patient Relations Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,110 in 2023 to around $46,510 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Relations Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Relations Representative Over Time

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$47,561
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FAQ about Patient Relations Representative

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Relations Representative?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Patient Relations Representative roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Patient Relations Representative?

Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare organization to support patient-centric care delivery. Communicates patients' questions, concerns, and issues to appropriate staff members, follows up, and facilitates solutions as needed. Explains policies, procedures, rights, and applicable regulations to patients and provides informational resources about available services. Working with multi-disciplinary teams may make recommendations for improvements to the patient experience. May participate in discharge processes or administer patient satisfaction surveys. Follows all applicable regulations regarding patient information privacy policies. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

3. What are the skills of Patient Relations Representative

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.)

Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Dialysis: Utilizing knowledge of dialysis principles and procedures to treat individuals who suffer from kidney failure to regain normal kidney function.

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Appointment Scheduling: Appointment scheduling software or meeting scheduling tools allows businesses and professionals to manage appointments and bookings.

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