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Information in Nebraska: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 37.8 (Moderate), ranked #13 of 51 states. 1,610 establishments, 17,582 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Nebraska 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
80.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #11 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
31.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #26 of 51 states
Establishment Density
10.8
vs. national average
Rank #18 of 51 states
Market Volatility
39.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
34.2
Labor cost pressure

1,610 Establishments in Nebraska

1,610
Establishments
+2.1% YoY
17,582
Total Employment
+1.8% YoY
$90,703
Average Annual Wage
+7.3% YoY

Nebraska vs National Information Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.8 43.6 -5.8
5-Year Retention 80.4% 51.0% +29.4
Growth Momentum 31.2 34.6 -3.4
Market Volatility 39.0 24.1 +14.9
Establishment Density 10.8 18.3 -7.5
Wage Pressure 34.2 41.8 -7.6

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

Nebraska Ranks #13 of 51 for Information

Nebraska ranks #13 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
#13 Nebraska You 37.8 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 Nebraska stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Nebraska's information market compares to bordering states.

South Dakota 33.6 #8/51 Missouri 36.8 #10/51 Kansas 37.6 #12/51 Iowa 38.3 #15/51 Wyoming 42.2 #21/51 Colorado 46.7 #31/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →