NAICS 51

Information in Connecticut: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 54.5 (Elevated), ranked #47 of 51 states. 5,115 establishments, 0 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 54.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Connecticut is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
41.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #31 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
20.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
29.6
vs. national average
Rank #45 of 51 states
Market Volatility
34.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
50.0
Labor cost pressure

5,115 Establishments in Connecticut

5,115
Establishments
+11.3% YoY
0
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$0
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY

Connecticut vs National Information Average

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

Metric CT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 54.5 43.6 +10.9
5-Year Retention 41.2% 51.0% -9.8
Growth Momentum 20.1 34.6 -14.5
Market Volatility 34.5 24.1 +10.4
Establishment Density 29.6 18.3 +11.3
Wage Pressure 50.0 41.8 +8.2

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

Connecticut Ranks #47 of 51 for Information

Connecticut ranks #47 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
#47 Connecticut You 54.5 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 Connecticut stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Connecticut's information market compares to bordering states.

Rhode Island 39.9 #16/51 Massachusetts 40.2 #17/51 New York 50.5 #42/51

Other Industries in Connecticut

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 →