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Information in Oklahoma: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.2 (Moderate), ranked #18 of 51 states. 2,905 establishments, 17,350 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Oklahoma exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 20.4 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
16.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.0
vs. national average
Rank #10 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
30.6
Labor cost pressure

2,905 Establishments in Oklahoma

2,905
Establishments
+9.6% YoY
17,350
Total Employment
-4.4% YoY
$77,716
Average Annual Wage
+6.6% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Information Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.2 43.6 -3.4
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 16.5 34.6 -18.1
Market Volatility 20.4 24.1 -3.7
Establishment Density 8.0 18.3 -10.3
Wage Pressure 30.6 41.8 -11.2

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

Oklahoma Ranks #18 of 51 for Information

Oklahoma ranks #18 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
#18 Oklahoma You 40.2 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 Oklahoma stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Oklahoma's information market compares to bordering states.

Arkansas 30.0 #2/51 Missouri 36.8 #10/51 Kansas 37.6 #12/51 Texas 41.5 #20/51 Colorado 46.7 #31/51 New Mexico 47.7 #34/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →