Patient Registration Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Registration Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Registration Associate in the United States is $98,571 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,390
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,378 to $105,281
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,098
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Patient Registration Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $105,281 $8,773 $2,025 $51
Average $98,571 $8,214 $1,896 $47
25th Percentile $88,378 $7,365 $1,700 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Registration Associate Salaries

A Patient Registration Associate'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Patient Registration Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Registration Associate'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): $96,165
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,872
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,796
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,866
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,383
Levels Salary
Entry Level Patient Registration Associate$96,165
Intermediate Level Patient Registration Associate$96,872
Senior Level Patient Registration Associate$99,796
Specialist Level Patient Registration Associate$101,866
Expert Level Patient Registration Associate$102,383
$96,165 0 yr
$96,872 < 2 yrs
$99,796 2-4 yrs
$101,866 5-8 yrs
$102,383 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patient Registration Associate 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 Registration Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,138.
  • California: $108,724.
  • Massachusetts: $107,275.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Registration Associates

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: $124,328
  • San Francisco: $123,106
  • Oakland: $120,375

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Registration Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Process Analysis (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Process analysis is a form of technical writing and expository writing "designed to convey to the reader how a change takes place through a series of stages". While the traditional process analysis and a set of instructions are both organized chronologically, the reader of a process analysis is typically interested in understanding the chronological components of a system that operates largely without the reader's direct actions (such as how the body digests an apple), while the reader of a set of instructions intends to use the instructions in order to accomplish a specific, limited task (such as how to bake an apple pie). By contrast, the reader of a mechanism description is more interested in an object in space (such as the form and nutritional value of a particular kind of apple).
  • Health Information Technology (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Health information technology is health technology, particularly information technology, applied to health and health care
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.9%
Process Analysis 2.37%
Health Information Technology 1.78%
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 Registration Associate's salary.
  • Integrated Care: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Ambulatory Care: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Taking Ownership: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrated Care
$116,314
18%
Ambulatory Care
$110,400
12%
Taking Ownership
$110,400
12%
Use Cases
$109,414
11%
Visio
$108,428
10%
System Testing
$107,443
9%
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Patient Registration Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Registration Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Patient Registration Associate

Salaries for a Patient Registration Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,005 in 2023 to around $86,254 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Registration Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Registration Associate Over Time

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