Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,893 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at MedStar Health to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MedStar Health have been left by employees working as Clinic Assistant , Patient Care Technician and Physician Assistant .

Does MedStar Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MedStar Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MedStar Health. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MedStar Health?

78% of MedStar Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MedStar Health 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MedStar Health?

Registered Nurse (127) , Medical Assistant (43) , Registered Nurse, BSN (35) , Physical Therapist (31) , Manager (23) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Physician Assistant (22) , Nurse Practitioner (18) , Clinic Assistant (17) , Physician (17) , Director (16) , Patient Services Coordinator (15) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (13) , Office Assistant (13) , Patient Care Technician (11)

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

"Benefits are great and competitive" ((in 236 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 78 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 52 reviews)); "People and because it’s a fairly large organization; the ability move around while staying under the MedStar umbrella is great." ((in 48 reviews)); "The crew an supervising staff was great." ((in 47 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of team recognition" ((in 105 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Manager was not open to new ideas at all and wanted to run the department like the 1800s." ((in 29 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 24 reviews)); "3. Upper management is absent and rarely communicates with staff directly." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about MedStar Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MedStar Health locations?

Washington , Baltimore , Columbia , Leonardtown , Olney , Clinton , White Marsh , Rosedale , Arlington , Silver Spring , Annapolis , Waldorf , Nottingham , Hyattsville , McLean , Bel Air , Brandywine , Ellicott City , Rockville , Elkridge , Bethesda , Chevy Chase , Southern MD Facility , Upper Marlboro , Timonium , Alexandria , Bowie , Lanham , Maryland City , Mitchellville

MedStar Health reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,774 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Samet

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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MedStar Health has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,774 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MedStar Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Nov 22, 2025

Good work life balance and pay

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and pay

Cons

Pay cap with experience instead of paying for experience

MedStar Health Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. While we are happy to hear that you enjoy the work life balance and pay, it’s disheartening to hear your concerns about the pay cap. We want to share your concerns with the most appropriate leaders on our team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: MedStarHealth.org/AssociateFeedback. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

3.0

Nov 19, 2025

great benefits

Licensed practical nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits and great tuition reimbursement

Cons

some medstar locations are not great

MedStar Health Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the benefits and tuition reimbursement, it’s disheartening to hear your concerns regarding some facilities. We want to share your concerns with the most appropriate leaders on our team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: MedStarHealth.org/AssociateFeedback. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

5.0

Nov 13, 2025

Great

Nursing administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits, pay, and culture

Cons

No paid parental leave benefit

MedStar Health Response

7mo

We're glad to hear our comprehensive benefits and work culture are positive aspects of your employment experience! We value your feedback about paternal leave benefits and will share it with the appropriate team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: MedStarHealth.org/AssociateFeedback. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

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