NAICS 51

Information in Massachusetts: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.2 (Moderate), ranked #17 of 51 states. 9,450 establishments, 92,346 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.

Massachusetts presents favorable entry conditions for information: low overall risk (40.2), limited market saturation (bottom 10), and firm retention in the top half. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
58.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #22 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #18 of 51 states
Establishment Density
27.3
vs. national average
Rank #42 of 51 states
Market Volatility
0.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
57.6
Labor cost pressure

9,450 Establishments in Massachusetts

9,450
Establishments
+3.1% YoY
92,346
Total Employment
-3.3% YoY
$193,162
Average Annual Wage
+11.9% YoY

Massachusetts vs National Information Average

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

Metric MA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.2 43.6 -3.4
5-Year Retention 58.8% 51.0% +7.8
Growth Momentum 37.5 34.6 +2.9
Market Volatility 0.0 24.1 -24.1
Establishment Density 27.3 18.3 +8.9
Wage Pressure 57.6 41.8 +15.9

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

Massachusetts Ranks #17 of 51 for Information

Massachusetts ranks #17 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
#17 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Massachusetts's information market compares to bordering states.

Rhode Island 39.9 #16/51 Vermont 45.1 #27/51 New Hampshire 47.8 #35/51 New York 50.5 #42/51 Connecticut 54.5 #47/51

Other Industries in Massachusetts

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 →