NAICS 51

Information in New Jersey: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 52.0 (Elevated), ranked #46 of 51 states. 5,861 establishments, 76,148 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 52.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

⛔High Barrier to Entry

New Jersey's information sector shows high establishment density (top 10 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 10. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
11.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #46 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #16 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.8
vs. national average
Rank #6 of 51 states
Market Volatility
9.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
60.2
Labor cost pressure

5,861 Establishments in New Jersey

5,861
Establishments
-1.8% YoY
76,148
Total Employment
-2.3% YoY
$169,092
Average Annual Wage
+12.4% YoY

New Jersey vs National Information Average

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

Metric NJ National Difference
Entry Risk Score 52.0 43.6 +8.4
5-Year Retention 11.8% 51.0% -39.2
Growth Momentum 37.8 34.6 +3.2
Market Volatility 9.6 24.1 -14.5
Establishment Density 4.8 18.3 -13.5
Wage Pressure 60.2 41.8 +18.4

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

New Jersey Ranks #46 of 51 for Information

New Jersey ranks #46 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
#46 New Jersey You 52.0 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 Jersey stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

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

Pennsylvania 31.8 #4/51 Delaware 48.0 #36/51 New York 50.5 #42/51

Other Industries in New Jersey

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 →