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 (41) , 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 95 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 88 reviews)); "Some good benefits but very very restrictive for health coverage and options." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly staff and decent compansation" ((in 29 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 151 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 78 reviews)); "Low salary and raises yearly at only 3 percent." ((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

Sanford Health reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,445 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,445 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).

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1K reviews

3.0

Jun 4, 2012

Healthcare

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great patients that need great care.

Cons

Overworked, underpaid, "good old boys club" environment.

4.0

May 10, 2012

pleasant

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people I work with are a very good group and easy to get along with. I enjoy working with them.

Cons

It would be nice to be able to apply for other openings I am qualified for within the Sanford system but HR seems to drop the ball when it comes to forwarding applications and putting you in touch with the hiring group.

2.0

May 5, 2012

An okay place to work if you don't want to advance professionally

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Staff is respectable, hours are reasonable, there are perks for volunteering your time towards a non-profit organization. Senior management communicates through email.

Cons

Health insurance is extremely expensive, and copays can be high. There is also little to no chance for advancement unless you are a nurse. I have been trying to contact human resources for a month about chances for job advancement when I receive my bachelor's degree, with no response. It seems that the only way you can really be appreciated here is if you are a nurse, at least the system dedicates an entire year to you. Other people in other job roles are left by the wayside.

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