Does Penn State Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn State Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn State Health. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penn State Health?

65% 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, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.5 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 101 reviews)); "Great people at the organization" ((in 32 reviews)); "Like the area Coworkers are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "Nice staff at the hospital" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good Benefit Package" ((in 8 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)); "LARGE disconnect between manager and director" ((in 16 reviews)); "Their salary is average. ." ((in 12 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about their employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "Politics, some favoritism and many medical errors." ((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

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3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(232 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

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5.0

Feb 16, 2026

Wonderful

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Support from management Benefits are good and affordable Decent pay Work/Life Balance

Cons

None really - each department has their own way of doing things but the department I work for is great.

Penn State Health Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing this and for being part of the Penn State Health team. Every department has its own rhythm, so it means a lot to know you’ve found a place where you feel valued and supported. We appreciate the work you do each day!

2.0

Jan 26, 2026

Below Market salary

Physical therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff and benefits available

Cons

Salary is way below market with minimal opportunity for upward growth in salary. Pay is based solely on years of licensure.

Penn State Health Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Compensation is an important part of the employee experience, and we continue to evaluate our pay practices to stay competitive. We appreciate the time you spent with Penn State Health and wish you the best.

5.0

Jan 22, 2026

Hershey Medical Center

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

RN Pay good, variety of units, easily transfer to different units.

Cons

Difficult to take real break and step off unit in ICU.

Penn State Health Response

5mo

Thank you for your 5-star review and for recommending Penn State Health. We’re glad to hear you're enjoying your experience at Hershey Medical Center. We also appreciate your feedback about the importance of breaks. We hope you can find time to visit the Zen Den during your shifts and recharge. Supporting our nurses remains a priority. Thank you for all you do for our patients.

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