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Information in Minnesota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.6 (Elevated), ranked #22 of 51 states. 7,331 establishments, 43,462 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Minnesota 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
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
24.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #37 of 51 states
Establishment Density
25.4
vs. national average
Rank #40 of 51 states
Market Volatility
6.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
31.6
Labor cost pressure

7,331 Establishments in Minnesota

7,331
Establishments
+6.3% YoY
43,462
Total Employment
-2.7% YoY
$118,075
Average Annual Wage
+6.8% YoY

Minnesota vs National Information Average

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

Metric MN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.6 43.6 -1.0
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 24.9 34.6 -9.7
Market Volatility 6.0 24.1 -18.1
Establishment Density 25.4 18.3 +7.1
Wage Pressure 31.6 41.8 -10.2

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

Minnesota Ranks #22 of 51 for Information

Minnesota ranks #22 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
#22 Minnesota You 42.6 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 Minnesota stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Minnesota's information market compares to bordering states.

North Dakota 28.8 #1/51 South Dakota 33.6 #8/51 Wisconsin 38.1 #14/51 Iowa 38.3 #15/51

Other Industries in Minnesota

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 →