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Information in New Hampshire: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 47.8 (Elevated), ranked #35 of 51 states. 1,739 establishments, 11,243 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 47.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

Labor cost dynamics in New Hampshire information are elevated, with wage pressure at 67.3. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #35 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
82.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #10 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
20.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #39 of 51 states
Establishment Density
24.7
vs. national average
Rank #39 of 51 states
Market Volatility
37.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
67.3
Labor cost pressure

1,739 Establishments in New Hampshire

1,739
Establishments
+4.3% YoY
11,243
Total Employment
-4.8% YoY
$149,213
Average Annual Wage
+13.8% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Information Average

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

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 47.8 43.6 +4.1
5-Year Retention 82.3% 51.0% +31.3
Growth Momentum 20.8 34.6 -13.8
Market Volatility 37.9 24.1 +13.8
Establishment Density 24.7 18.3 +6.4
Wage Pressure 67.3 41.8 +25.5

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

New Hampshire Ranks #35 of 51 for Information

New Hampshire ranks #35 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
#35 New Hampshire You 47.8 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 New Hampshire stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How New Hampshire's information market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 40.2 #17/51 Maine 44.1 #25/51 Vermont 45.1 #27/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

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 →