Does Sanford Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sanford Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sanford Health. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sanford Health?

53% of Sanford Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sanford Health 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sanford Health?

Registered Nurse (118) , Patient Access Representative (54) , Registered Nurse, BSN (42) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (23) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (23) , Patient Care Technician (18) , CNA (15) , Intern (14) , Staff RN (14) , Pathology Technician (13) , Manager (12) , Administrative Assistant (10) , Director (10) , Respiratory Therapist (9) , Licensed Practical Nurse (8)

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

"My coworkers are great people who made my experiance that much better every day that I came in." ((in 97 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 85 reviews)); "Some good benefits but very very restrictive for health coverage and options." ((in 54 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 33 reviews)); "The staff are great." ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for some of the tasks we have to do and put up with" ((in 147 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 80 reviews)); "Has not changed in years for inflation and raises are low." ((in 23 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((in 19 reviews)); "A bit heavy in upper management" ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sanford Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sanford Health locations?

Fargo , Sioux Falls , Bismarck , Bemidji , West Fargo , Aberdeen , Vermillion , Thief River Falls , Moorhead , Alexandria , Worthington , Mandan , Minneapolis , Dickinson , Minot , Brookings , Rapid City , Watertown , Canby , Jackson , Perham , Tracy , Sheldon , Klamath Falls , Wahpeton , East Sioux Falls , Kuna , Richmond , Marshfield , El Mirage

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Sanford Health reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,448 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

60% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sanford Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Mar 16, 2025

You’re part of the team even though you’re a locum

Locum tenems nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team of individuals to work with, great support from Level 1 trauma center specialists.

Cons

Long hours and fraction of pay of physicians doing the same work

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your feedback about your experience with Sanford Health. We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with working with a great team and feeling supported by other teams. However, we're sorry to hear about your negative experience with the hours and wages. Your concerns are important to us, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with our leadership team for further consideration.

3.0

Mar 14, 2025

LPN Ambulatory

Lpn ambulatory care

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management is understanding to employee needs. Also a great veteran employer.

Cons

Raises are only once a year. Department raises were not performance based, but spread evenly across the nursing pool.

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for leaving a review! We appreciate your feedback about working Sanford Health. We’re glad you had a positive experience with supportive management. Please tell your friends about your experience working at Sanford Health. We truly believe growing our Sanford family begins with employees like you!

5.0

Mar 12, 2025

Unsure

Respiratory care specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, good hours and benefits

Cons

The job itself is kind of boring

Sanford Health Response

Thank you for your feedback. Sanford Health is committed to becoming the leading rural healthcare system in the United States. We believe this can be achieved in an environment founded on respect, dignity, and fair treatment, where everyone has equal opportunities and access to information and resources.

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