NAICS 51

Information in Pennsylvania: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 31.8 (Moderate), ranked #4 of 51 states. 9,330 establishments, 90,987 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 31.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Pennsylvania exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 4.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
76.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #13 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #32 of 51 states
Establishment Density
7.5
vs. national average
Rank #8 of 51 states
Market Volatility
4.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
30.1
Labor cost pressure

9,330 Establishments in Pennsylvania

9,330
Establishments
+2.9% YoY
90,987
Total Employment
-2.4% YoY
$130,155
Average Annual Wage
+6.5% YoY

Pennsylvania vs National Information Average

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

Metric PA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 31.8 43.6 -11.9
5-Year Retention 76.5% 51.0% +25.5
Growth Momentum 26.9 34.6 -7.7
Market Volatility 4.0 24.1 -20.1
Establishment Density 7.5 18.3 -10.8
Wage Pressure 30.1 41.8 -11.7

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

Pennsylvania Ranks #4 of 51 for Information

Pennsylvania ranks #4 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 You 31.8 moderate
#5 Alabama 32.1 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 Pennsylvania stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Pennsylvania's information market compares to bordering states.

West Virginia 37.3 #11/51 Ohio 44.4 #26/51 Delaware 48.0 #36/51 Maryland 48.9 #40/51 New York 50.5 #42/51 New Jersey 52.0 #46/51

Other Industries in Pennsylvania

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 →