NAICS 51

Information in Maine: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 44.1 (Elevated), ranked #25 of 51 states. 1,812 establishments, 0 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Maine exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 30.8 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
88.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #7 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
10.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #50 of 51 states
Establishment Density
26.8
vs. national average
Rank #41 of 51 states
Market Volatility
30.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
50.0
Labor cost pressure

1,812 Establishments in Maine

1,812
Establishments
+11.2% YoY
0
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$0
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY

Maine vs National Information Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.1 43.6 +0.5
5-Year Retention 88.2% 51.0% +37.2
Growth Momentum 10.8 34.6 -23.8
Market Volatility 30.8 24.1 +6.7
Establishment Density 26.8 18.3 +8.5
Wage Pressure 50.0 41.8 +8.2

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

Maine Ranks #25 of 51 for Information

Maine ranks #25 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
#25 Maine You 44.1 elevated
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 Maine stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Maine's information market compares to bordering states.

New Hampshire 47.8 #35/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →