NAICS 51

Information in Oklahoma City, OK

Metro Market Score 35.7 (Moderate), ranked #89 of 294 metros. 1,120 establishments, 6,420 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 35.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Oklahoma City's information sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 81.3. Combined with a 35.7 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
56.8
LQ: 0.51
Rank #167 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
45.9
$75,041 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 81.3
Employment growth index
Rank #56 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
22.2
YoY wage change index

1,120 Information Firms in Oklahoma City

1,120
Establishments
+11.4% YoY
6,420
Total Employment
+1.5% YoY
$75,041
Average Annual Wage
+5.4% YoY
0.51
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Oklahoma City vs Oklahoma Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #18/51 for entry risk.

Measure Oklahoma City OK Statewide
Overall Score 35.7 Moderate 40.2 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #89 of 294 metros #18 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Oklahoma City

Construction 40.7 Healthcare and Social Assistance 43.6 Retail Trade 46.1 Finance and Insurance 52.5 Accommodation and Food Services 54.2 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 55.2 Other Services 58.7 Administrative and Support Services 59.1

Information in Other Oklahoma Metros

Enid 25.9 #40/294 Tulsa 55.6 #218/294

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Oklahoma City's information sector, the industry concentration component (56.8) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.