Patient Intake Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Intake Representative make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Intake Representative in the United States is $60,862 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Patient Intake Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,767
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,838 to $69,187
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,442
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Patient Intake Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,187 $5,766 $1,331 $33
Average $60,862 $5,072 $1,170 $29
25th Percentile $53,838 $4,486 $1,035 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Intake Representative Salaries

A Patient Intake 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 Intake Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Intake 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,350
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,052
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,746
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,738
  • Expert (over 8 years): $136,300
Levels Salary
Patient I... Level Patient Intake Representative$61,350
Behavior ... Level Patient Intake Representative$69,052
Behaviora... Level Patient Intake Representative$88,746
Behaviora... Level Patient Intake Representative$102,738
Behaviora... Level Patient Intake Representative$136,300
$61,350 0 yr
$69,052 < 2 yrs
$88,746 2-4 yrs
$102,738 5-8 yrs
$136,300 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patient Intake 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 Intake Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,387.
  • California: $67,131.
  • Massachusetts: $66,236.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Intake 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: $76,765
  • San Francisco: $76,011
  • Oakland: $74,325

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.71% 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.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 3.35% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.71%
Data Entry 3.35%
Patient Care 2.26%
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 Intake Representative's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$63,905
5%
Analysis
$63,297
4%
Presentation
$63,297
4%
Leadership
$62,688
3%
Managed Care
$62,688
3%
Networking
$62,079
2%
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How Education impacts a Patient Intake Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Intake Representatives enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA 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 Intake Representative with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $60,510 and $65,462).

Patient Intake Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Intake Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.9%
High School 33.9%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 33.9%
Masters 20.3%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Patient Intake Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Intake 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Patient Intake Representative

Salaries for a Patient Intake Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,615 in 2023 to around $52,981 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Intake Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Intake Representative Over Time

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2024 $53,588
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