A new nationwide study by ConciergeMD, a private healthcare provider, analyzed more than 100,000 U.S. job listings across 20 cities and industries to uncover which benefits employers offer most—and where major gaps remain.

With three in four Americans are willing to accept a lower salary for better healthcare [1], understanding the state of workplace benefits is more important than ever. The analysis finds that while traditional health insurance remains common, other forms of health-related support—such as mental health programs and preventive care—are still the exception rather than the rule.

“Employee health doesn’t start in the clinic — it starts at work,” said Dr. Neal Kumar, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of ConciergeMD. “Our analysis shows that while most U.S. companies offer medical insurance, few invest in broader wellbeing. Flexibility, mental health support, and preventive care are just as critical to long-term health as traditional benefits. Our Corporate Wellness Program helps companies close this gap through executive physicals, personalized assessments, and on-site wellness initiatives.”

Mental Health, Preventive Care, and Fitness Benefits Are Scarce

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 [3].

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.

Atlanta Leads the Nation in Job Listings Offering Health Benefits

The data reveals a pronounced regional gap in health-related workplace benefits—highlighting opportunities for employers to strengthen support where it’s needed most.

Atlanta leads all major U.S. cities, with 65% of job listings offering employer-sponsored health coverage, well above the national average of 49%.

Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston follow closely, with roughly 55% of listings including some form of health benefit.

By contrast, coastal hubs like New York City (41%) and Los Angeles (39%) sit near the bottom, underscoring a clear divide between the Southeast and the nation’s largest metropolitan labor markets when it comes to employee health support.