Scripps Health Only San Diego Employer On Fortune's Best Companies List

SAN DIEGO, CA — Scripps Health has again been named one of the nation's top employers by Fortune, earning a spot on the 29th annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

Scripps ranked No. 26 and was the only San Diego-based organization to make the 2026 list. Scripps was also the top-ranked health care system nationally.

It's the 18th time the nonprofit health care system has earned a spot on the annual list.

"Caring has been at the core of Scripps Health's mission for over 100 years, and that applies to the way we treat both our patients and our people," said Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health.

"Our people are our greatest strength, so we continually explore ways to further improve their workplace experience. Making the Fortune list means a lot because it reflects how our employees feel about working here."

Scripps treats more than 600,000 patients annually across five acute-care hospitals, more than 70 outpatient and specialty locations, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices, supported by about 3,500 physicians and nearly 18,000 employees.

According to the survey results, 93% of Scripps employees said it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S. company. Additionally, 95% of Scripps employees said they are proud to tell others where they work and 94% feel good about how Scripps Health contributes to the community.

To be considered for the Fortune list, companies must employ at least 1,000 workers in the U.S. and be certified by Great Place to Work.

This year's rankings were based on feedback from more than 1.3 million employees nationwide. Only companies with consistently high responses across 60 survey statements earned placement on the list, according to the organization.