NAICS 51
Information in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Market Score 63.0 (Difficult), ranked #252 of 294 metros. 1,952 establishments, 21,585 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 63.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Difficult
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
High-Cost Market
Market conditions for information in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn are tougher than average. The 63.0 market score reflects a combination of high labor costs, slowing employment, and an already crowded field. Rank: #252 of 294 metros.
Industry Concentration
68.4
LQ: 0.60
Rank #201 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
79.6
$104,353 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 27.6
Employment growth index
Rank #214 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
21.4
YoY wage change index
1,952 Information Firms in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
1,952
Establishments
-18.1% YoY
21,585
Total Employment
-5.7% YoY
$104,353
Average Annual Wage
+4.5% YoY
0.60
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn vs Michigan Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Michigan overall. The state ranks #32/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | MI Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.0 Difficult | 47.2 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #252 of 294 metros | #32 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
Information in Other Michigan Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.