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

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3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Kupferman

73% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

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).

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711 reviews

4.0

Dec 15, 2025

Great

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, every 3rd weekend

Cons

Short staffing most departments everyday

5.0

Dec 1, 2025

Good Experience

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay. Consistent Schedule. Amazing Co workers.

Cons

Management. Rotating Weekends. Some of the employee policies

Penn State Health Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you had a positive experience while working at Penn State Health.

3.0

Nov 24, 2025

Decent pay

Crisis intervention specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large network, Many benefits. Many locations. 12-hour schedules.

Cons

They are misleading about 75% off tuition. You have to read the fine print. Its only for Hershey Medical Center employees that get the 75% off tuition at Penn State University.

Penn State Health Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience as a crisis intervention specialist with Penn State Health. We appreciate your feedback. Tuition and education benefits can vary by location and role, and we aim to communicate eligibility and details as clearly as possible.

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