NAICS 51

Information in South Carolina: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 46.3 (Elevated), ranked #29 of 51 states. 5,812 establishments, 28,275 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 46.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in South Carolina is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
49.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #27 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
30.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #27 of 51 states
Establishment Density
20.7
vs. national average
Rank #37 of 51 states
Market Volatility
22.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
47.5
Labor cost pressure

5,812 Establishments in South Carolina

5,812
Establishments
+9.1% YoY
28,275
Total Employment
-3.3% YoY
$102,324
Average Annual Wage
+9.9% YoY

South Carolina vs National Information Average

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

Metric SC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 46.3 43.6 +2.6
5-Year Retention 49.0% 51.0% -2.0
Growth Momentum 30.3 34.6 -4.3
Market Volatility 22.6 24.1 -1.5
Establishment Density 20.7 18.3 +2.4
Wage Pressure 47.5 41.8 +5.7

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

South Carolina Ranks #29 of 51 for Information

South Carolina ranks #29 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
#29 South Carolina You 46.3 elevated
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 South Carolina stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How South Carolina's information market compares to bordering states.

North Carolina 45.3 #28/51 Georgia 48.9 #39/51

Other Industries in South Carolina

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 →