Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
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DismissThe Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is a non-profit research center in Howard County, Maryland.
jhuapl.eduRating based on 8 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Pay
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Most people aren’t stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory?
Most people don’t feel stressed out here.
How we know this
33% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
88% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
88% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 100% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters understands what's happening
Do people think the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ranks
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ranks 2nd to work for out of research.
- 1 Bloodworks Northwest
- 2 Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
- 3 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of August 14, 2026.