NAICS 51
Information in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Metro Market Score 58.6 (Challenging), ranked #229 of 294 metros. 96 establishments, 1,869 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 58.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Champaign-Urbana scores 58.6 on the Metro Market Score for information, placing it in the bottom quartile. High wage costs, strong existing competition, or slowing growth contribute to tougher entry conditions compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
91.8
LQ: 0.96
Rank #270 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
63.3
$86,401 avg wage
Growth Trend
48.0
Employment growth index
Rank #154 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
21.1
YoY wage change index
96 Information Firms in Champaign-Urbana
96
Establishments
-5.0% YoY
1,869
Total Employment
-2.8% YoY
$86,401
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY
0.96
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Champaign-Urbana vs Illinois Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Illinois overall. The state ranks #38/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Champaign-Urbana | IL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.6 Challenging | 48.5 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #229 of 294 metros | #38 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 Champaign-Urbana
Information in Other Illinois Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.