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Information in Nevada: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 56.3 (High), ranked #50 of 51 states. 3,210 establishments, 20,771 jobs.

Best information metro in Nevada
Carson City 23.3 #32/294 nationwide · 35 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 56.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

📈Growth Opportunity

Despite ranking top 5 in growth momentum, Nevada presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (73.5) and an overall risk score of 56.3 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
9.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #47 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 65.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #3 of 51 states
Establishment Density
17.5
vs. national average
Rank #31 of 51 states
Market Volatility
42.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
73.5
Labor cost pressure

3,210 Establishments in Nevada

3,210
Establishments
+5.2% YoY
20,771
Total Employment
+5.9% YoY
$126,316
Average Annual Wage
+15.0% YoY

Information in Nevada Metro Areas

2 metro areas with information data in Nevada. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Carson City 23.3 #32/294 · 35 firms Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas 50.6 #194/294 · 2,340 firms

Nevada vs National Information Average

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

Metric NV National Difference
Entry Risk Score 56.3 43.6 +12.7
5-Year Retention 9.8% 51.0% -41.2
Growth Momentum 65.1 34.6 +30.5
Market Volatility 42.7 24.1 +18.6
Establishment Density 17.5 18.3 -0.8
Wage Pressure 73.5 41.8 +31.7

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

Nevada Ranks #50 of 51 for Information

Nevada ranks #50 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
#50 Nevada You 56.3 high
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 Nevada stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Nevada's information market compares to bordering states.

Idaho 43.8 #24/51 Utah 47.4 #33/51 Arizona 49.2 #41/51 Oregon 52.0 #45/51 California 56.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Nevada

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 →