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Information in Arizona: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 49.2 (Elevated), ranked #41 of 51 states. 5,724 establishments, 49,339 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 49.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

Labor cost dynamics in Arizona information are elevated, with wage pressure at 62.2. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #41 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
33.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #35 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
47.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #12 of 51 states
Establishment Density
10.1
vs. national average
Rank #16 of 51 states
Market Volatility
29.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
62.2
Labor cost pressure

5,724 Establishments in Arizona

5,724
Establishments
+1.9% YoY
49,339
Total Employment
-4.0% YoY
$124,582
Average Annual Wage
+12.8% YoY

Arizona vs National Information Average

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

Metric AZ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 49.2 43.6 +5.6
5-Year Retention 33.3% 51.0% -17.7
Growth Momentum 47.2 34.6 +12.6
Market Volatility 29.2 24.1 +5.1
Establishment Density 10.1 18.3 -8.2
Wage Pressure 62.2 41.8 +20.4

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

Arizona Ranks #41 of 51 for Information

Arizona ranks #41 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 32.1 moderate
#41 Arizona You 49.2 elevated
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 Arizona stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Arizona's information market compares to bordering states.

Colorado 46.7 #31/51 Utah 47.4 #33/51 New Mexico 47.7 #34/51 Nevada 56.3 #50/51 California 56.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Arizona

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 →