Is UTHealth Houston a good company to work for?

UTHealth Houston has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,435 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at UTHealth Houston to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UTHealth Houston have been left by employees working as Program Manager , Graduate Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant .

Does UTHealth Houston pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UTHealth Houston employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UTHealth Houston. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UTHealth Houston?

64% of UTHealth Houston employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UTHealth Houston 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UTHealth Houston?

Graduate Research Assistant (91) , Research Assistant (76) , Patient Access Representative (41) , Postdoctoral Fellow (28) , Research Coordinator (21) , Medical Assistant (18) , Graduate Assistant (17) , Research Scientist (16) , Postdoctoral Research Fellow (15) , Assistant Professor (14) , Research Assistant II (14) , Registered Nurse (13) , Research Assistant I (13) , Program Manager (12) , Research Associate (12)

What are the pros of working at UTHealth Houston according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and very competitive." ((in 248 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and I love the work I am doing everyday." ((in 58 reviews)); "Great work life balance and I felt supported." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great work environment and ability to interact with the community" ((in 28 reviews)); "Insurance is good and affordable." ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UTHealth Houston according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low and the hours sometimes exceeded 9" ((in 105 reviews)); "Low salary and a lot of routine" ((in 71 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and complex" ((in 45 reviews)); "bad management; no room to grow and surpport behind" ((in 34 reviews)); "The worst was the restructuring my department had resulted in poor leadership." ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about UTHealth Houston layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UTHealth Houston locations?

Houston , San Antonio , Austin , Dallas , Tyler , Brownsville , Bellaire , Katy , Missouri City , Rosenberg , South Houston , Texas City , Jacksonville , Chicago , New York , Grapeland , Quitman , Irving , El Paso , Brookshire , Galveston , Kingwood , Sugar Land , Henderson , Weslaco , Rio Grande City , Tripler Army Medical Center , Knoxville , Memphis , Columbus

UTHealth Houston reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,357 total reviews)

Melina R. Kibbe, MD

Not enough data to show CEO approval

56% positive business outlook

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UTHealth Houston has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,357 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UTHealth Houston employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Dec 3, 2025

UT Physicians is awesome!

Senior patient account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love working for UT Physicians! Best job I have ever had in 20+ yrs in healthcare. Benefits are awesome. We get medical, dental, vision, PTO and sick time, pension plan, and a while bunch of other benefits. Hours are good and reliable. Not a lot of OT. My manager is amazing, can not say enough good things about my manager. Just an overall great job. Oh, raises are yearly and not to shabby. I always get 3%-4% raises.

Cons

The only real complaint I have is the pay itself. I wish it was a little higher. Cost of living is sky high and even with 3% raises it not enough sometimes to make ends meet. I am not sure the higher really know how hard the struggle is. I think salary could be a little higher especially since some of us have 20+ years experience.

UTHealth Houston Response

7mo

We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful feedback and commend you for your dedicated service to UTHealth Houston and our community. Your dedication inspires us to continue fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and our mission thrive!

1.0

Oct 26, 2025

No room for growth

Network engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, flexible work schedule.

Cons

Compensation is not competitive with current market rates for comparable roles. There is a general lack of formal recognition for high performance and successful project completion. Limited opportunities for internal growth and upward mobility, even for employees who complete advanced professional certifications and demonstrate high performance on projects. Training and professional development resources appear to be disproportionately offered, which raises concerns about equitable distribution among staff. The workplace culture is unfortunately described by employees as toxic.

UTHealth Houston Response

8mo

Thank you for highlighting our work-life flexibility! Balancing personal and professional life is crucial. At UTHealth Houston, we believe in empowering our employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. We understand that career development is a crucial aspect of job satisfaction and personal growth, and we take your concerns seriously. We are continuously working to enhance our career development programs and have launched an internal careers page, which offers a dynamic platform for employees to explore opportunities and build their career paths.

5.0

Apr 1, 2025

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Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working atmosphere in houston

Cons

Less pay as compared to Texas Medical Center

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you for your kind words about our work environment. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the atmosphere we’ve created and look forward to supporting your continued growth and success.

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