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Information in Decatur, AL
Metro Market Score 31.4 (Favorable), ranked #68 of 294 metros. 52 establishments, 333 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 31.4
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Emerging Market
Decatur ranks in the top quartile for information market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 31.4, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
19.7
LQ: 0.30
Rank #58 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
45.6
$74,903 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 66.3
Employment growth index
Rank #100 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
25.0
YoY wage change index
52 Information Firms in Decatur
52
Establishments
+8.3% YoY
333
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$74,903
Average Annual Wage
+8.5% YoY
0.30
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Decatur vs Alabama Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Alabama overall. The state ranks #5/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Decatur | AL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.4 Favorable | 32.1 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #68 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 Decatur
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 Decatur, AL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.