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Information in Lewiston, ID

Metro Market Score 40.2 (Moderate), ranked #118 of 294 metros. 25 establishments, 359 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 40.2
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

Labor costs are a clear advantage in Lewiston's information sector. The wage competitiveness index of 16.7 puts it among the lowest-cost metros, and wage pressure at 24.3 suggests that gap is holding steady.

Industry Concentration
76.2
LQ: 0.67
Rank #224 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
16.7
$60,929 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 59.5
Employment growth index
Rank #120 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
24.3
YoY wage change index

25 Information Firms in Lewiston

25
Establishments
+8.7% YoY
359
Total Employment
-1.1% YoY
$60,929
Average Annual Wage
+7.7% YoY
0.67
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Lewiston vs Idaho Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to Idaho overall. The state ranks #24/51 for entry risk.

Measure Lewiston ID Statewide
Overall Score 40.2 Moderate 43.8 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #118 of 294 metros #24 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Lewiston

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 20.8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 21.1 Finance and Insurance 44.5 Construction 48.3 Other Services 49.2 Retail Trade 52.5 Accommodation and Food Services 58.7

Information in Other Idaho Metros

Pocatello 33.5 #78/294 Idaho Falls 39.2 #108/294 Boise City 47.8 #176/294 Coeur d'Alene 50.4 #193/294

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Lewiston's information sector, the industry concentration component (76.2) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.