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 97 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 31 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 29 reviews)); "Friendly staff and great interdepartmental communication" ((in 22 reviews)); "flexible hours for the most part" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Poor management and pay." ((in 57 reviews)); "low pay and can be very hectic" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good managers give up." ((in 17 reviews)); "Low salary, doctors can be arrogant" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about their employees." ((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

2.0

Sep 26, 2025

Mess

Medical office associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning experience, Job security, Can receive free education

Cons

Gossipy, a lot of work on the lower staff, management won’t support front staff

Penn State Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you valued the learning opportunities and education benefits available through Penn State Health. We’re sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. Feedback like yours helps us strengthen our commitment to fostering a supportive, respectful workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to grow.

1.0

Sep 24, 2025

Unfair treatment during orientation

Patient care associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing benefits, and career opportunities

Cons

Very cliquey and female dominated, I’m a male so I had

Penn State Health Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in our benefits and career opportunities, but we’re sorry that your orientation experience left you feeling unsupported. That’s not the experience we want for any team member. At Penn State Health, our goal is to build a workplace where every employee feels respected, welcomed, and included, guided by our RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Feedback like yours helps us see where we can do better and continue to strengthen our culture. We appreciate your contributions during your time here and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Aug 15, 2025

Poor management but good coworkers

Pharmacist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and friendly coworkers

Cons

Poor management and pay. Only has Cerner as EMR which is far worse than EPIC.

Penn State Health Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and perspective. Your input helps us identify where we can grow. We are in the midst of a systemwide transition to Epic as our EMR, which we believe will enhance both the employee and patient experience once complete.

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