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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Penn State Health reviews

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

Aug 5, 2025

Great place

Patient care assistant (pca)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was there for 15 and a half years. Workplace is diverse and has a lot of great staff and good pay!

Cons

At that time I worked there (which might have changed ) there was not a lot of company programs / educational offerings like some other places I have worked to help you grow within the organization.

Penn State Health Response

9mo

Thank you for the review and for your 15 years of service with Penn State Health. We’re glad your experience was positive. Since then, we've expanded our education opportunities with a variety of programs and tuition benefits, which make it easier than ever for employees to earn certifications and degrees while working here. We're excited to keep investing in our people and their future.

2.0

Aug 3, 2025

Wouldn’t recommend

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ Good health insurance and benefits + Easy interview process + 11.5 hour shifts + Urgent care setting where you get a ton of experience

Cons

- Low pay with no incentive - High turnover rate - POOR management, no actions towards improving work environment or flow - Company couldn’t care less about employees breaking HIPPA and not doing their job, as long as they have employees. - Employees yelled at for job tasks which are not in MA scope of practice. - Several additional job tasks added on due to poor performance of other employees - Constant drama (and harassment) within office and poor work ethic

Penn State Health Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We regret that it has not always been a positive one and want you to know that feedback like yours is imporant in helping us improve. At Penn State Health, we are commited to uphold our RITE values and foster a workplace where every employee feels respected, supported and part of a collaborative team. If you’re open to a confidential conversation, we encourage you to reach out to HR or the Compliance Hotline at 844-774-8727, so we can learn more and take appropriate steps.

2.0

Jul 30, 2025

Penn State is just a name

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Saying you work for Penn State

Cons

Unappreciated, very behind in times with EMR and other technology, doesn't like change, a lot of turnover

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