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Information in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 37.6 (Moderate), ranked #12 of 51 states. 2,715 establishments, 17,564 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Kansas 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
84.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #9 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #35 of 51 states
Establishment Density
14.0
vs. national average
Rank #23 of 51 states
Market Volatility
45.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.5
Labor cost pressure

2,715 Establishments in Kansas

2,715
Establishments
+4.2% YoY
17,564
Total Employment
-3.0% YoY
$91,314
Average Annual Wage
+5.2% YoY

Kansas vs National Information Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.6 43.6 -6.0
5-Year Retention 84.3% 51.0% +33.3
Growth Momentum 26.0 34.6 -8.6
Market Volatility 45.6 24.1 +21.5
Establishment Density 14.0 18.3 -4.3
Wage Pressure 23.5 41.8 -18.3

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

Kansas Ranks #12 of 51 for Information

Kansas ranks #12 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
#12 Kansas You 37.6 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 Kansas stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Kansas's information market compares to bordering states.

Missouri 36.8 #10/51 Nebraska 37.8 #13/51 Oklahoma 40.2 #18/51 Colorado 46.7 #31/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →