Governmental public health workers that are 35 years of age or younger have been shown to experience lower retention rates than older workers. Salaries are often a factor in retention, but because health departments sometimes face restrictions in improving salaries, health departments might explore offering nontraditional benefits to attract and retain workers.

This article analyzes data from the 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) to determine whether nontraditional benefits are more highly valued by younger workers than older workers.