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Pillar 3.3 GuideCost of Living & EconomicsPublished: September 13, 2026Last updated

Major Regional Employers: Healthcare, Defense Contracting, and Industry

By FayettevilleNC.net Editorial Staff

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Excluding active-duty troops, the largest civilian employers in Cumberland County are Cape Fear Valley Health System (7,100+ healthcare personnel), Cumberland County Schools (6,601 educators and staff), Fort Bragg DoD civilian workforce (14,000 employees), and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber manufacturing plant.

Answers: Who are the largest employers in Cumberland County North Carolina besides the active military?

While military operations at Fort Bragg represent the dominant regional economic foundation, Cumberland County supports a diverse civilian employment base spanning healthcare delivery, K–12 and higher education, industrial manufacturing, regional logistics, and defense engineering contracting.

Entity Disambiguation:Cape Fear Valley HealthGoodyear Tire and Rubber Company

What organizations lead civilian employment in Cumberland County?

Summary Answer
Cape Fear Valley Health anchors the private healthcare sector with more than 7,100 employees across its medical centers, specialized clinics, and residency programs. Cumberland County Schools employs over 6,600 teachers, administrators, and support personnel across 89 educational facilities.

Manufacturing and logistics are led by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s long-standing radial plant on Ramsey Street and the Walmart Logistics distribution hub, providing substantial industrial employment. In addition, national defense contractors support specialized technical roles across mission-support commands on post.

Top Civilian and Institutional Employers in Cumberland County (2025–2026)
Employer EntityIndustry ClassificationLocal WorkforcePrimary Work Facility
Fort Bragg Civilian WorkforceFederal Defense Administration~14,000 personnelInstallation Headquarters & Cantonment
Cape Fear Valley Health SystemRegional Healthcare & Medical Ed7,100+ employeesOwen Drive Medical Center & Clinics
Cumberland County SchoolsPublic Primary & Secondary Education6,601 staff89 Campus Facilities District-Wide
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.Heavy Industrial Manufacturing2,100+ workersRamsey Street Production Facility
County of CumberlandLocal County Government2,400+ employeesCounty Courthouse & Complex
City of FayettevilleMunicipal Government & Services1,800+ employeesCity Hall & Public Works Facilities
Walmart Logistics HubSupply Chain & Regional Warehousing1,200+ workersRegional Distribution Center
Fayetteville Technical Comm. CollegeHigher Education & Workforce Training1,100+ faculty/staffFTCC Main Campus on Hull Road

What defense contracting and technology firms operate in Fayetteville?

Summary Answer
Major defense and aerospace contractors maintain operational offices in Fayetteville to support the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and the XVIII Airborne Corps, including Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), CACI, and Leidos.

These firms recruit heavily from departing military service members possessing active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances, offering career opportunities in communications, cybersecurity, simulation modeling, logistics analytics, and intelligence analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest private-sector employer in Fayetteville?
Cape Fear Valley Health System is the largest private employer, employing over 7,100 physicians, nurses, specialists, and operational support staff.
Are there employment assistance programs for military spouses in Fayetteville?
Yes. Fort Bragg Army Community Service (ACS) operates the Employment Readiness Program, and the NC Works Career Center provides specialized placement support and credential reciprocity for military spouses.
Where can job seekers find municipal and county government employment listings?
Open positions with local government are published online through the City of Fayetteville Human Resources portal and the Cumberland County Employment Opportunities directory.

Verified Sources & Citations

All regulatory figures, tax millages, school choice deadlines, and transit timelines are cross-referenced with primary government registries and official municipal records.