NAICS 51
Information in Rockford, IL
Metro Market Score 46.5 (Moderate), ranked #166 of 294 metros. 82 establishments, 1,165 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 46.5
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Information conditions in Rockford are mixed. The 46.5 market score puts it at #166 of 294, with no metric pulling sharply in either direction. Wages, growth, and competition are all within a normal range for this industry.
Industry Concentration
46.9
LQ: 0.45
Rank #138 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
44.2
$74,201 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 34.0
Employment growth index
Rank #195 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
19.3
YoY wage change index
82 Information Firms in Rockford
82
Establishments
-1.2% YoY
1,165
Total Employment
-4.6% YoY
$74,201
Average Annual Wage
+2.1% YoY
0.45
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Rockford vs Illinois Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Illinois overall. The state ranks #38/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Rockford | IL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.5 Moderate | 48.5 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #166 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 Rockford
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 Rockford, IL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.