Is UC Davis Health a good company to work for?

UC Davis Health has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,057 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at UC Davis Health to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UC Davis Health have been left by employees working as Clinical Nurse II , MOSC III and Registered Nurse .

Does UC Davis Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UC Davis Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UC Davis Health. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UC Davis Health?

65% of UC Davis Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UC Davis Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UC Davis Health?

Registered Nurse (50) , Registered Nurse, BSN (24) , Clinical Research Coordinator (23) , Junior Specialist (22) , Analyst (15) , Clinical Nurse II (14) , MOSC III (13) , Medical Assistant (12) , Nurse Practitioner (12) , Clinical Nurse (10) , Postdoctoral Fellow (10) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Research Assistant (7) , Volunteer (7) , Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (6)

What are the pros of working at UC Davis Health according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and affordable" ((in 156 reviews)); "Good pay & benefits for union" ((in 58 reviews)); "The individual people are great" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great place to work with a good pension." ((in 23 reviews)); "Work Life balance is good" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UC Davis Health according to real employee reviews?

"expensive parking that is far away from hospital" ((in 38 reviews)); "Popular front line is diverse (Forbes rating) leadership not do much." ((in 17 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to state jobs or other universities." ((in 14 reviews)); "Lastly, the upper management in the RT department is completely dissociated from the realities of their staff, and the working conditions that they are in." ((in 7 reviews)); "Low wages for experienced workers" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about UC Davis Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UC Davis Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at UC Davis Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed UC Davis Health locations?

Sacramento , Davis , Rancho Cordova , Roseville , San Jose , Sacramento Valley , Folsom , Lodi , Citrus Heights , Texas City , Hamilton , Dublin , Fullerton , Auburn , Elk Grove , Walnut Creek , Vacaville , Leesville , Fort Mill , Plumas Lake

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UC Davis Health reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(933 total reviews)

Michael Condrin, M.B.A.

55% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

UC Davis Health has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 933 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UC Davis 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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Reviews by job title

933 reviews

3.0

Feb 14, 2026

Good environment

Nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Good reputation Good colleagues Good learning environment Many opportunities for self growth

Cons

No meaningful control over schedule (no self-scheduling or personal preference consideration) Schedules are posted only 2 to 3 weeks in advance (makes personal planning challenging) Work schedules are inconsistent and unpredictable PTO requests are difficult due to limits on number of providers that can be off in a given period, especially over the summer Difficult to complete work within a scheduled shift Breaks and meals are inconsistent

3.0

Feb 5, 2026

Meaningful work but structural challenges

Administrative officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong benefits and job stability

Cons

Organizational complexity can slow decision-making

2.0

Jan 20, 2026

Good benefits, toxic workplace

Hospitalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Health insurance good and good retirement options

Cons

Coworkers have a tendency to gossip, can be very condescending and cutthroat. Not an environment to thrive in. Discriminatory against people with disabilities. Salary not adjusted for inflation.

UC Davis Health Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience but take the feedback seriously as we always thrive to improve.

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