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

4.0

Jan 6, 2026

Pros/Cons

Assistant specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quality mentorship and support is readily available

Cons

Ability to grow in the position series

UC Davis Health Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your honesty and are always looking for ways to improve the employee experience.

2.0

Dec 10, 2025

Beware of management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, salary is acceptable, most coworkers are decent workers

Cons

Management and supervisors do not care about staff or patient safety unless it improves their numbers

UC Davis Health Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’ll continue to listen and adjust as needed to create a better work experience for everyone.

4.0

Dec 10, 2025

Good

Crc i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, good work environment, great benefits

Cons

Not much career growth, low pay

UC Davis Health Response

6mo

We love hearing that your experience with UC Davis Health is positive! Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback.

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