Does Penn State Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn State Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn State Health. This rating has decreased 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, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penn State Health?

Registered Nurse (78) , Registered Nurse, BSN (29) , Medical Office Associate (16) , 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 89 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 31 reviews)); "Friendly staff and great interdepartmental communication" ((in 23 reviews)); "Generous PTO, if you can use it." ((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 52 reviews)); "Good managers give up." ((in 18 reviews)); "Their salary is average. ." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about their employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "Definitely some blatant have favoritism" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Penn State Health locations?

Hershey , Camp Hill , Reading , Lancaster , Harrisburg , State College , Philadelphia , Enola , Hummelstown , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Houston , Chambersburg , Gettysburg , Mechanicsburg , Middletown , Mount Joy , Ronks , Jenkintown , Pottstown , Pittsburgh , Minersville , Bernville , Millheim , Hanover , Wellsville , York , Boston , Atlanta , Fargo

Penn State Health reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Penn State Health has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 711 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).

Reviews by job title

711 reviews

4.0

Nov 1, 2025

ok

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great salary, union, good ratios

Cons

nothing i can think of off the top of my head

Penn State Health Response

8mo

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re having a positive experience as part of our nursing team in Hershey and that you value the pay, staffing ratios and union support. We appreciate all you do to provide excellent patient care and embody our RITE values every day.

2.0

Oct 31, 2025

Good Providers, Bad Leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefits if you make enough to afford it

Cons

No advancement. Discounts offered but not if you actually live near the company.

Penn State Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We know career growth and fair opportunity are important to our team members, and we’re continuing to focus on ways to support advancement from within. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us continue to improve the employee experience across Penn State Health.

4.0

Oct 30, 2025

Overall decent

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Managers are great Insurance is good

Cons

Pay No room for me to grow

Penn State Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of Penn State Health over the past few years. It’s great to hear you’ve had positive experiences with your managers and value the benefits. We understand how important it is to feel supported in your growth. The Penn State Health Virtual Benefits Center is a great place to explore options, including tuition assistance, certification programs and internal job pathways that can help you take that next step in your career.

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