NAICS 51
Information in Birmingham, AL
Metro Market Score 50.3 (Challenging), ranked #192 of 294 metros. 976 establishments, 7,382 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 50.3
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Birmingham pairs above-average information concentration (82.7) with positive employment growth (trend: 63.3). The market is competitive but still expanding, leaving room for well-positioned new entrants.
Industry Concentration
82.7
LQ: 0.76
Rank #243 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
60.5
$84,228 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 63.3
Employment growth index
Rank #109 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
17.4
YoY wage change index
976 Information Firms in Birmingham
976
Establishments
+6.7% YoY
7,382
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$84,228
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.76
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Birmingham vs Alabama Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Alabama overall. The state ranks #5/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Birmingham | AL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.3 Challenging | 32.1 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #192 of 294 metros | #5 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Birmingham
Information in Other Alabama Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Birmingham, AL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.