Top Employers in Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville's job market is anchored by the military but supported by strong healthcare, education, and retail sectors.

1. Fort Bragg (Fort Liberty) (Department of Defense)

• Employees: ~published totals
• Role: The economic backbone of the region. Includes active duty, DoD civilians, and contractors.
• Jobs: Logistics, IT, intelligence, administration, medical.

2. Cape Fear Valley Health System

• Employees: ~published totals
• Role: Regional medical center and teaching hospital.
• Jobs: Physicians, nurses, allied health, admin.

3. Cumberland County Schools

• Employees: ~published totals
• Role: Public education provider.
• Jobs: Teachers, administrators, support staff, bus drivers.

4. Walmart

• Employees: ~published totals
• Role: Retail and distribution.
• Jobs: Retail associates, logistics, management.

5. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

• Employees: ~published totals
• Role: Manufacturing (one of the largest tire plants in the world).
• Jobs: Manufacturing technicians, engineers, logistics.

6. Amazon

• Employees: published totals (Opened current cycle)
• Role: Fulfillment and logistics.
• Jobs: Warehouse associates, operations management.

7. Fayetteville State University

• Employees: ~800
• Role: Higher education.
• Jobs: Faculty, research, student support services.

Other Notable Employers

• Food Lion: Retail and distribution.
• MANN+HUMMEL Purolator: Manufacturing filters.
• Methodist University: Higher education.

The continued growth of Amazon and Cape Fear Valley Health signals a diversifying job market for current cycle and beyond.

Sources

• DoD redesignation memo
• U.S. Army redesignation coverage
• Fort Bragg visitor information
• Fort Bragg Visitor Access Center
• U.S. Census QuickFacts: Fayetteville
• U.S. Census QuickFacts: Cumberland County
• Cumberland County Schools district profile