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Information in Mississippi: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.1 (Elevated), ranked #23 of 51 states. 1,456 establishments, 9,506 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Mississippi 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
60.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #21 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
17.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #43 of 51 states
Establishment Density
0.4
vs. national average
Rank #2 of 51 states
Market Volatility
35.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
27.0
Labor cost pressure

1,456 Establishments in Mississippi

1,456
Establishments
+3.2% YoY
9,506
Total Employment
-4.7% YoY
$65,819
Average Annual Wage
+5.9% YoY

Mississippi vs National Information Average

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

Metric MS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.1 43.6 -0.5
5-Year Retention 60.8% 51.0% +9.8
Growth Momentum 17.2 34.6 -17.4
Market Volatility 35.6 24.1 +11.5
Establishment Density 0.4 18.3 -17.9
Wage Pressure 27.0 41.8 -14.8

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

Mississippi Ranks #23 of 51 for Information

Mississippi ranks #23 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
#23 Mississippi You 43.1 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 Mississippi stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Mississippi's information market compares to bordering states.

Arkansas 30.0 #2/51 Alabama 32.1 #5/51 Tennessee 48.1 #37/51 Louisiana 51.7 #44/51

Other Industries in Mississippi

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 →