Does Penn State Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn State Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn State Health. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penn State Health?

68% of Penn State Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penn State Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penn State Health?

Registered Nurse (78) , Registered Nurse, BSN (29) , Medical Office Associate (15) , Medical Assistant (9) , Resident Physician (9) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Medical Office Assistant (7) , Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (7) , Manager (6) , Physician (6) , EMT-B (5) , Licensed Practical Nurse (5) , Scheduling Coordinator (5) , Staff RN (5) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (4)

What are the pros of working at Penn State Health according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 96 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great people at the organization" ((in 29 reviews)); "Friendly staff and great interdepartmental communication" ((in 20 reviews)); "Taking time off is an easy process." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Penn State Health according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and can be very hectic" ((in 49 reviews)); "Bad managers thrive by bullying those who take initiative." ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary, doctors can be arrogant" ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about their employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "Definitely some blatant have favoritism" ((in 8 reviews))

What Penn State Health locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Lancaster , Harrisburg , Hershey , State College

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3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(710 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Penn State Health has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 710 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penn State Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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710 reviews

5.0

Oct 5, 2025

PSH

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits 401K Good PTO

Cons

Problems with workplace often ignored

Penn State Health Response

7mo

Thank you for being part of Penn State Health for more than 10 years and for sharing your experience. We’re happy to know you value the benefits and time off we offer, and we also appreciate your honesty about workplace concerns. Feedback like yours helps us identify where we can do better and ensure every team member feels heard and supported.

4.0

Oct 2, 2025

MOA

Medical office associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice employees and upper management, good benefits

Cons

Repetitive and sedentary all day, PTO not prorated

Penn State Health Response

7mo

Thanks for sharing your experience as part of the Penn State Health team in Lancaster. We’re glad you found your coworkers and leaders supportive and appreciated the benefits. We know some roles can feel a bit sedentary, so we encourage team members to enjoy our on-site walking trails where avaialable and other wellness options to take a break and recharge. We wish you the best in your next chapter.

2.0

Sep 26, 2025

Mess

Medical office associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning experience, Job security, Can receive free education

Cons

Gossipy, a lot of work on the lower staff, management won’t support front staff

Penn State Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you valued the learning opportunities and education benefits available through Penn State Health. We’re sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. Feedback like yours helps us strengthen our commitment to fostering a supportive, respectful workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to grow.

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