NAICS 51

Information in Florida: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 46.5 (Elevated), ranked #30 of 51 states. 20,233 establishments, 156,740 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 46.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Florida 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
5.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #49 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 52.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #9 of 51 states
Establishment Density
14.5
vs. national average
Rank #24 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
35.7
Labor cost pressure

20,233 Establishments in Florida

20,233
Establishments
+2.4% YoY
156,740
Total Employment
-1.1% YoY
$121,266
Average Annual Wage
+7.6% YoY

Florida vs National Information Average

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

Metric FL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 46.5 43.6 +2.9
5-Year Retention 5.9% 51.0% -45.1
Growth Momentum 52.1 34.6 +17.5
Market Volatility 12.2 24.1 -11.9
Establishment Density 14.5 18.3 -3.8
Wage Pressure 35.7 41.8 -6.1

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

Florida Ranks #30 of 51 for Information

Florida ranks #30 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
#30 Florida You 46.5 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 Florida stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Florida's information market compares to bordering states.

Alabama 32.1 #5/51 Georgia 48.9 #39/51

Other Industries in Florida

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 →