NAICS 51

Information in Alaska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 31.5 (Moderate), ranked #3 of 51 states. 510 establishments, 4,380 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 31.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Alaska exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 21.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
96.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #3 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
25.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #36 of 51 states
Establishment Density
6.8
vs. national average
Rank #7 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
34.7
Labor cost pressure

510 Establishments in Alaska

510
Establishments
-3.8% YoY
4,380
Total Employment
-4.0% YoY
$88,496
Average Annual Wage
+7.4% YoY

Alaska vs National Information Average

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

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 31.5 43.6 -12.1
5-Year Retention 96.1% 51.0% +45.1
Growth Momentum 25.3 34.6 -9.3
Market Volatility 21.1 24.1 -3.0
Establishment Density 6.8 18.3 -11.5
Wage Pressure 34.7 41.8 -7.1

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

Alaska Ranks #3 of 51 for Information

Alaska ranks #3 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 You 31.5 moderate
#4 Pennsylvania 31.8 moderate
#5 Alabama 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 Alaska stack up against other states for information?

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Other Industries in Alaska

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 →