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Information in Alabama: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.1 (Moderate), ranked #5 of 51 states. 4,999 establishments, 22,806 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Alabama exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 20.4 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
70.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #16 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
36.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #21 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.3
vs. national average
Rank #29 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
15.3
Labor cost pressure

4,999 Establishments in Alabama

4,999
Establishments
+2.8% YoY
22,806
Total Employment
-2.2% YoY
$85,351
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Alabama vs National Information Average

How Alabama's information market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.1 43.6 -11.5
5-Year Retention 70.6% 51.0% +19.6
Growth Momentum 36.3 34.6 +1.7
Market Volatility 20.4 24.1 -3.7
Establishment Density 16.3 18.3 -2.0
Wage Pressure 15.3 41.8 -26.5

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within information only.

Alabama Ranks #5 of 51 for Information

Alabama ranks #5 out of 51 states for information market entry conditions.

Information Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 North Dakota 28.8 low
#2 Arkansas 30.0 moderate
#3 Alaska 31.5 moderate
#4 Pennsylvania 31.8 moderate
#5 Alabama You 32.1 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.5 · #3 Alabama — 32.1 · #5 Arkansas — 30.0 · #2 Arizona — 49.2 · #41 California — 56.6 · #51 Colorado — 46.7 · #31 Connecticut — 54.5 · #47 District of Columbia — 51.0 · #43 Delaware — 48.0 · #36 Florida — 46.5 · #30 Georgia — 48.9 · #39 Hawaii — 55.2 · #48 Iowa — 38.3 · #15 Idaho — 43.8 · #24 Illinois — 48.5 · #38 Indiana — 40.2 · #19 Kansas — 37.6 · #12 Kentucky — 32.6 · #6 Louisiana — 51.7 · #44 Massachusetts — 40.2 · #17 Maryland — 48.9 · #40 Maine — 44.1 · #25 Michigan — 47.2 · #32 Minnesota — 42.6 · #22 Missouri — 36.8 · #10 Mississippi — 43.1 · #23 Montana — 33.2 · #7 North Carolina — 45.3 · #28 North Dakota — 28.8 · #1 Nebraska — 37.8 · #13 New Hampshire — 47.8 · #35 New Jersey — 52.0 · #46 New Mexico — 47.7 · #34 Nevada — 56.3 · #50 New York — 50.5 · #42 Ohio — 44.4 · #26 Oklahoma — 40.2 · #18 Oregon — 52.0 · #45 Pennsylvania — 31.8 · #4 Rhode Island — 39.9 · #16 South Carolina — 46.3 · #29 South Dakota — 33.6 · #8 Tennessee — 48.1 · #37 Texas — 41.5 · #20 Utah — 47.4 · #33 Virginia — 36.2 · #9 Vermont — 45.1 · #27 Washington — 55.7 · #49 Wisconsin — 38.1 · #14 West Virginia — 37.3 · #11 Wyoming — 42.2 · #21
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Alabama stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Alabama's information market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 43.1 #23/51 Florida 46.5 #30/51 Tennessee 48.1 #37/51 Georgia 48.9 #39/51

Other Industries in Alabama

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Other Services →