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Information in Tennessee: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 48.1 (Elevated), ranked #37 of 51 states. 10,160 establishments, 54,420 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 48.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Tennessee 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
35.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #34 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #19 of 51 states
Establishment Density
31.2
vs. national average
Rank #46 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
46.9
Labor cost pressure

10,160 Establishments in Tennessee

10,160
Establishments
+6.0% YoY
54,420
Total Employment
-2.4% YoY
$115,614
Average Annual Wage
+9.8% YoY

Tennessee vs National Information Average

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

Metric TN National Difference
Entry Risk Score 48.1 43.6 +4.5
5-Year Retention 35.3% 51.0% -15.7
Growth Momentum 37.3 34.6 +2.6
Market Volatility 18.7 24.1 -5.4
Establishment Density 31.2 18.3 +12.9
Wage Pressure 46.9 41.8 +5.1

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

Tennessee Ranks #37 of 51 for Information

Tennessee ranks #37 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
#37 Tennessee You 48.1 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 Tennessee stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Tennessee's information market compares to bordering states.

Arkansas 30.0 #2/51 Alabama 32.1 #5/51 Kentucky 32.6 #6/51 Virginia 36.2 #9/51 Missouri 36.8 #10/51 Mississippi 43.1 #23/51 North Carolina 45.3 #28/51 Georgia 48.9 #39/51

Other Industries in Tennessee

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 →