Jobs & Economy in Clarksburg
Clarksburg's economy runs on real, major federal and healthcare employers, anchored by the FBI's CJIS Division.
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Learn moreA real, major federal-facility anchor
The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division employs more than 3,000 employees and contractors on a 500,000-square-foot, 990-acre campus in Clarksburg.
A real, significant VA healthcare employer
The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center serves an estimated 70,000 veterans across the region, though this record discloses a real, recent staffing reduction (at least 10 employees laid off in February 2025).
A real, major adjacent regional hospital
United Hospital Center in nearby Bridgeport, part of WVU Medicine, employs more than 2,700 people across 375 licensed beds.
Key takeaways
- Clarksburg's economy centers on the FBI CJIS Division, a real, major federal employer (3,000+ employees/contractors).
- The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center anchors regional veteran healthcare, with a disclosed recent staffing reduction.
- Adjacent Bridgeport's United Hospital Center (375 beds, 2,700+ employees) is a further major regional employer.
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