NAICS 51
Information in Tulsa, OK
Metro Market Score 55.6 (Challenging), ranked #218 of 294 metros. 858 establishments, 4,833 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 55.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Market conditions for information in Tulsa are tougher than average. The 55.6 market score reflects a combination of high labor costs, slowing employment, and an already crowded field. Rank: #218 of 294 metros.
Industry Concentration
65.7
LQ: 0.57
Rank #193 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
61.6
$84,704 avg wage
Growth Trend
↓ 35.0
Employment growth index
Rank #192 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
21.4
YoY wage change index
858 Information Firms in Tulsa
858
Establishments
+14.9% YoY
4,833
Total Employment
-4.5% YoY
$84,704
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY
0.57
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Tulsa vs Oklahoma Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #18/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Tulsa | OK Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.6 Challenging | 40.2 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #218 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 Tulsa
Information in Other Oklahoma Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Tulsa, OK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.