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Information in Maryland: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 48.9 (Elevated), ranked #40 of 51 states. 5,570 establishments, 34,384 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 48.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Maryland 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
29.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #37 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
27.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #31 of 51 states
Establishment Density
13.3
vs. national average
Rank #19 of 51 states
Market Volatility
15.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
43.9
Labor cost pressure

5,570 Establishments in Maryland

5,570
Establishments
+7.9% YoY
34,384
Total Employment
-2.2% YoY
$140,757
Average Annual Wage
+9.2% YoY

Maryland vs National Information Average

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

Metric MD National Difference
Entry Risk Score 48.9 43.6 +5.3
5-Year Retention 29.4% 51.0% -21.6
Growth Momentum 27.6 34.6 -7.0
Market Volatility 15.2 24.1 -8.9
Establishment Density 13.3 18.3 -5.0
Wage Pressure 43.9 41.8 +2.1

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

Maryland Ranks #40 of 51 for Information

Maryland ranks #40 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
#40 Maryland You 48.9 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 Maryland stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Maryland's information market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 31.8 #4/51 Virginia 36.2 #9/51 West Virginia 37.3 #11/51 Delaware 48.0 #36/51 District of Columbia 51.0 #43/51

Other Industries in Maryland

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 →