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?

51% of Sanford Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sanford Health 3.2 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 102 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 88 reviews)); "Some good benefits but very very restrictive for health coverage and options." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good work environment as a CNA" ((in 37 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 152 reviews)); "Poor management and way too many of them." ((in 76 reviews)); "Has not changed in years for inflation and raises are low." ((in 18 reviews)); "Far too many managers and not enough expert" ((in 18 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

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,445 total reviews)

Bill Gassen

64% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Sanford Health has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,445 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Feb 14, 2012

Lazy managers, overworked staff.

Clinical informatics specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They paid for my certifications. Friendly and helpful co-workers. No micro-management. You can leave campus for lunch. Decent technology to work on.

Cons

Management is not knowledgeable about the system. You are constantly explaining the same thing day in and day out. Some co-workers do not know how to use the system after years of working with it. They are stuck in the box, will not listen to ideas from outside. Management will keep dumping work on you unless you complain. They will promise help and not hire unless you quit. Unfair treatment of employees. Management won't care unless they are forced by their boss.

1.0

Dec 24, 2011

Overworked and underpaid

Athletic trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Progressive organization. Always looking to grow.

Cons

Not sure if management values its employees.

3.0

Aug 8, 2011

Good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They let you off when you have the time and pay fairly well

Cons

Hours can be alot at times

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Jobs at Sanford Health

Food Service Assistant / Cafeteria - Full Time

Food Service Assistant - Part Time

Laundry Technician - Full Time

Food Service Assistant - Full Time

Thief River Falls, MN

$17 - $24 /hr

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