NAICS 51

Information in Rhode Island: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 39.9 (Moderate), ranked #16 of 51 states. 1,514 establishments, 5,644 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 39.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Rhode Island exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 24.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
78.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #12 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #34 of 51 states
Establishment Density
28.4
vs. national average
Rank #43 of 51 states
Market Volatility
24.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
41.8
Labor cost pressure

1,514 Establishments in Rhode Island

1,514
Establishments
+7.0% YoY
5,644
Total Employment
-2.8% YoY
$110,360
Average Annual Wage
+8.8% YoY

Rhode Island vs National Information Average

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

Metric RI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 39.9 43.6 -3.8
5-Year Retention 78.4% 51.0% +27.4
Growth Momentum 26.2 34.6 -8.4
Market Volatility 24.0 24.1 -0.1
Establishment Density 28.4 18.3 +10.1
Wage Pressure 41.8 41.8 +0.0

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

Rhode Island Ranks #16 of 51 for Information

Rhode Island ranks #16 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
#16 Rhode Island You 39.9 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 Rhode Island stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Rhode Island's information market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 40.2 #17/51 Connecticut 54.5 #47/51

Other Industries in Rhode Island

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 →