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Information in Georgia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 48.9 (Elevated), ranked #39 of 51 states. 9,894 establishments, 116,958 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 48.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Georgia 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
7.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #48 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 55.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #7 of 51 states
Establishment Density
14.0
vs. national average
Rank #22 of 51 states
Market Volatility
28.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
37.2
Labor cost pressure

9,894 Establishments in Georgia

9,894
Establishments
+30.7% YoY
116,958
Total Employment
-0.4% YoY
$138,444
Average Annual Wage
+7.9% YoY

Georgia vs National Information Average

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

Metric GA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 48.9 43.6 +5.3
5-Year Retention 7.8% 51.0% -43.2
Growth Momentum 55.2 34.6 +20.6
Market Volatility 28.9 24.1 +4.8
Establishment Density 14.0 18.3 -4.3
Wage Pressure 37.2 41.8 -4.6

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

Georgia Ranks #39 of 51 for Information

Georgia ranks #39 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
#39 Georgia You 48.9 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 Georgia stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Georgia's information market compares to bordering states.

Alabama 32.1 #5/51 North Carolina 45.3 #28/51 South Carolina 46.3 #29/51 Florida 46.5 #30/51 Tennessee 48.1 #37/51

Other Industries in Georgia

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 →