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Information in New Mexico: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 47.7 (Elevated), ranked #34 of 51 states. 2,021 establishments, 10,777 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 47.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in New Mexico 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
72.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #15 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
15.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #46 of 51 states
Establishment Density
15.0
vs. national average
Rank #26 of 51 states
Market Volatility
44.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
46.9
Labor cost pressure

2,021 Establishments in New Mexico

2,021
Establishments
+6.8% YoY
10,777
Total Employment
+5.3% YoY
$81,910
Average Annual Wage
+9.8% YoY

New Mexico vs National Information Average

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

Metric NM National Difference
Entry Risk Score 47.7 43.6 +4.1
5-Year Retention 72.5% 51.0% +21.5
Growth Momentum 15.6 34.6 -19.0
Market Volatility 44.2 24.1 +20.1
Establishment Density 15.0 18.3 -3.3
Wage Pressure 46.9 41.8 +5.1

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

New Mexico Ranks #34 of 51 for Information

New Mexico ranks #34 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
#34 New Mexico You 47.7 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 Mexico stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

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

Oklahoma 40.2 #18/51 Texas 41.5 #20/51 Colorado 46.7 #31/51 Utah 47.4 #33/51 Arizona 49.2 #41/51

Other Industries in New Mexico

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 →