NAICS 51

Information in Indiana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.2 (Moderate), ranked #19 of 51 states. 3,243 establishments, 26,592 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Indiana 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
47.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #28 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
17.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #42 of 51 states
Establishment Density
0.0
vs. national average
Rank #1 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
17.9
Labor cost pressure

3,243 Establishments in Indiana

3,243
Establishments
+0.5% YoY
26,592
Total Employment
-0.3% YoY
$81,257
Average Annual Wage
+4.1% YoY

Indiana vs National Information Average

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

Metric IN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.2 43.6 -3.4
5-Year Retention 47.1% 51.0% -3.9
Growth Momentum 17.2 34.6 -17.4
Market Volatility 13.7 24.1 -10.4
Establishment Density 0.0 18.3 -18.3
Wage Pressure 17.9 41.8 -23.9

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

Indiana Ranks #19 of 51 for Information

Indiana ranks #19 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
#19 Indiana You 40.2 moderate
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 Indiana stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Indiana's information market compares to bordering states.

Kentucky 32.6 #6/51 Ohio 44.4 #26/51 Michigan 47.2 #32/51 Illinois 48.5 #38/51

Other Industries in Indiana

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 →