Does Multnomah County Health Department pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Multnomah County Health Department employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Multnomah County Health Department. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Multnomah County Health Department?

69% of Multnomah County Health Department employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Multnomah County Health Department 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Multnomah County Health Department?

Office Assistant (3) , Program Specialist (3) , Covid-19 Case Investigator (2) , Nurse Practitioner (2)

What are the pros of working at Multnomah County Health Department according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits, healthcare, easy, and its mission." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great team and willing to connect for entry level professionals" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Multnomah County Health Department according to real employee reviews?

"Management is burned out and clueless in my particular department." ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay is low" ((in 3 reviews))

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3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

Valdez Bravo

77% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture and values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Multnomah County Health Department has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Multnomah County Health Department employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

25 reviews

1.0

27 Nov 2025

Toxic Management

Certified pharmacy technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Union Pay, no weekends, decent PTO

Cons

Supervisors arbitrarily make rules in violation of contract, don't understand active discrimination (age, race, marital status, country of origin) Supervisors refuse to allow participation in Employee Resource Groups.

4.0

23 Jun 2025

Decent Work Culture

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I get to do my job and be left alone if I want. There are a lot of really good people at the County, who love their work and do it well.

Cons

Many do not know to do, or just don't do their jobs and it is impossible to get fired from the County. Many just "coast" and collect a paycheck.

5.0

24 May 2025

Team-dependent, but overall great

Program specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

People-oriented, mindful department leaders and managers. Many roles can have flexible schedules. Committed to telework as much as possible.

Cons

Experience may vary greatly depending on team

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Toxic Management

Decent Work Culture

Team-dependent, but overall great

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