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What 100,000+ Job Listings Reveal About Today’s Employee Benefits

When it comes to choosing a job, it’s not just about the paycheck anymore. Three in four Americans would accept a new job with a slightly lower salary if it came with better healthcare and medical coverage [1]. In a competitive talent market, employers increasingly recognize the need for strong corporate benefits [2]. The right perks don’t just make work more enjoyable — they can directly impact employees’ satisfaction with their jobs and, in turn, their long-term commitment to the workplace [3].

At ConciergeMD, we believe that good health starts long before you step into a doctor’s office — it begins at work. To understand which job perks are most common—and which ones are harder to find—we analyzed over 100,000 U.S. job listings across 20 major cities and more than 20 industries.

Dr. Neal Kumar, a board-certified dermatologist with an MBA in health management, is the co-founder of ConciergeMD. He emphasized the importance of corporate benefits:

“Employee health doesn’t start in the clinic — it starts at work. Our analysis shows that while most U.S. companies offer medical insurance, few invest in the broader well-being of their workforce. Flexibility, mental health support, and preventive care are just as critical to long-term health as traditional benefits. Organizations that prioritize these areas not only boost employee satisfaction but also help prevent burnout and chronic disease in the long run.”

Employers Focus on Classic Benefits, Lag on Flexibility and Family Support

The results show clear trends across industries and regions: every second job offers financial (58%) and or health (49%) benefits—including health insurance, counseling services, and pension plans. Paid time off (45%) and career growth (40%) opportunities, such as sabbaticals, tuition reimbursement, and mentoring, follow closely behind as employers increasingly invest in long-term employee satisfaction and growth. By contrast, perks that support flexibility, overall in-office perks (16%), and family support (14%)—like adjustable schedules and remote options, team events, and parental leave—remain comparatively rare, highlighting how flexibility still lags behind traditional benefits in today’s job market.

In short, while traditional benefits like health coverage and retirement plans are common, flexibility and caregiving remain rare. This represents a significant opportunity for employers — especially since flexibility is consistently cited by American employees as the top reason they remain loyal to their current job [4].

Two-Thirds of U.S. Employers Offer Health Insurance — Few Go Beyond It

Health coverage remains the cornerstone of employee well-being in the U.S. job market. Out of all job listings analyzed, 49% include employer-sponsored health benefits, with health insurance—covering medical, dental, and vision services—being the most common offering. This is especially significant given that an estimated 20 million Americans currently struggle with medical debt, highlighting the critical role employer-sponsored coverage plays in protecting employees from financial hardship [5].

Among listings that include any health-related perks, only 18% provide mental health support, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), therapy, or counseling. Preventive care initiatives—including annual physicals, wellness screenings, and vaccinations—appear in just 9% of these listings, while fitness incentives to promote a healthy, active lifestyle, such as gym memberships, nutrition programs, stress management workshops, mindfulness sessions, or fitness challenges, are the least common.

Together, these figures show that while medical insurance is nearly universal, many aspects of holistic health—mental, preventive, and family wellbeing—still lag far behind in workplace benefit offerings.

America’s Most Common Job Perk? A Path to Retirement

Six in ten U.S. job listings (58%) include at least one financial benefit beyond base salary, making financial perks the most common workplace incentive. The majority focus on retirement security—46% of employers offer programs such as 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) plans, often with employer matching contributions or even traditional pension schemes.

A smaller share provides insurance coverage (26%), including life insurance, disability protection, or critical illness policies that cushion employees against financial loss. Bonuses and wealth-building incentives (13%), such as equity grants, stock options, or profit-sharing programs, appear less frequently, as do tax-advantaged accounts (12%) like Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), or commuter benefits that help employees stretch their pre-tax income.

Despite the strong presence of these employer-backed programs, only one in two American households reported any retirement savings in 2022 [6]. This highlights the growing importance of workplace financial support in building long-term financial stability.

Where Work and Wellbeing Converge: How U.S. Cities Compare

Atlanta leads the way in nearly every category. More than two-thirds of job listings (65%) in the Georgia capital emphasize health and wellness and offer their employees medical, dental, or vision coverage. A similar share includes financial benefits (74%), with good retirement plans or even life insurance. The city also performs strongly in personal time off such as paid leave or even sabbatical programs. Another 53% of job listings in Denver mention perks related to career growth or education, such as tuition reimbursement or career mentorships. Taken together, these results suggesting that employers in Denver view employee wellbeing holistically — as something that extends beyond the office.

By contrast, Southern and coastal cities such as New Orleans, Miami, and Los Angeles tend to lag behind. In Los Angeles, only 39% of listings mention health benefits, and just 6% reference family or caregiving support like maternity leave, pointing to a significant gap between work and personal-life resources. Even major job hubs like New York City fall below expectations, with only 41% mentioning health and wellness programs. This serves as a reminder that high-income regions don’t always translate to high-support workplaces.

Meanwhile, mid-sized cities such as Charlotte and Chicago perform well above average, particularly in family and flexibility-related benefits. Both cities balance professional growth with personal wellbeing — a model increasingly viewed as essential for long-term employee health and retention.

Which Industries Invest Most in Employee Wellbeing — and Which Still Fall Short

In today’s job market, benefits can be as influential as salary when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. Yet the data shows that not all industries are equally committed to supporting employees beyond the paycheck. Our analysis of 100,000+ listings reveals deep divides: some sectors lead with generous wellness, financial, and flexibility programs, while others still rely heavily on basic compensation.

Leaders in employee wellbeing

  • The Insurance sector is the clear frontrunner: Here, financial and retirement support (83%) and strong paid-leave benefits (74%) are the most common, making it attractive for employees who value strong retirement plans or a good amount of personal time off.
  • Aerospace and defense excel in health benefits like dental or vision insurance (72%) and caregiving support for employees with children (51%) — far above the 14% national average. In addition, these industries are well-known for offering college tuition assistance to employees.
  • Industrial manufacturing delivers balance across nearly all categories, including career development (48%) and in-office culture (26%) — proof that “blue-collar” doesn’t have to mean benefit-poor.
  • Media, news, and publishing shine in workplace culture (33%), emphasizing creative environments and belonging even when monetary benefits lag behind other sectors.

Industries falling behind on job perks

  • Internet and software companies are often seen as flexible and forward-thinking. Yet they offer surprisingly few listed perks: only 18% mention health or paid leave benefits, and 23% reference financial extras such as retirement plans or bonuses.
  • Education and schools prioritize professional development (53%) but underperform in wellness (26%) and caregiving support (5%)—an irony for a sector devoted to nurturing others.
  • Automobile and construction remain the least flexible, with only 5–8% of listings offering adaptable working hours or any kind of family support — a legacy of traditional, on-site work expectations.
  • Government roles provide strong retirement benefits (70%) but fall short on in-office perks like team events or free snacks (6%). Support for family and caregiving remains equally scare in this sector (10%), reflecting long-standing structural rigidity despite growing telework initiatives.

Perks by Company Size: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Size matters differently depending on the type of perk: Larger companies typically offer more formalized benefits. This is especially for health, retirement, and professional growth benefits. But our analysis shows that smaller employers often lead where it counts for daily life.

  • Nearly 1 in 4 small businesses highlight flexible work arrangements.
  • By contrast, only 13% of large corporations offer similar flexibility.
  • Companies with 10,000+ employees perform best on family and caregiving support.
  • However, they lag in wellness programs and in-office culture, likely reflecting the challenges of personalization at scale.

Methodology

We analyzed more than 100,000 job postings from popular job portals in 20 major US cities by categorizing employee perks into seven distinct categories. City selection was guided by population size and geographic diversity to ensure a representative snapshot of the U.S. workforce. The final data represent the share of companies offering at least one perk within each category. Most job postings offered perks from more than one category. The analysis spans multiple industries to uncover sector-specific differences. Additionally, an analysis by company size was included.

Perk Categories are defined as follows:

  • Health: Benefits supporting physical and mental wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, preventive care (annual physicals, vaccinations), mental health support (EAPs, therapy, apps), or fitness/wellness programs like gym memberships or on-site clinics.
  • Financial: Programs that help employees manage expenses and plan for the future, including retirement accounts (401(k), pensions with employer match), insurance coverage (life, disability, critical illness), bonuses or equity grants, tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA), and financial literacy resources.
  • Paid Time Off: Paid time away from work for rest or life events, such as PTO, sabbaticals, personal leave for life events such as weddings or funerals.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for skill development and advancement, including tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, professional certifications, and access to learning platforms.
  • Flexibility: Programs that let employees adapt their schedule or location, such as hybrid or fully remote schedules, compressed workweeks, or flexible start/end times.
  • Family Support: Benefits that help manage family responsibilities, including parental leave, fertility treatments, lactation services, pediatric care, and elder care assistance or Care.com memberships.
  • In-Office Perks: Workplace amenities and engagement programs, including free snacks, employee resource groups, wellness rooms, team events, or on-site childcare.

To ensure accurate categorization, we reviewed and analyzed representative job descriptions with AI assistance to identify common phrasing and themes.

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