NAICS 51
Information in Chattanooga, TN
Metro Market Score 51.3 (Challenging), ranked #197 of 294 metros. 688 establishments, 2,890 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 51.3
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
High-Cost Market
Despite a mature information presence (concentration: 65.0), Chattanooga is still adding jobs in this sector. Growth trend sits at 64.6, and the overall 51.3 market score lands in the lower half. Established markets with growth are worth a closer look.
Industry Concentration
65.0
LQ: 0.57
Rank #191 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
83.7
$114,313 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 64.6
Employment growth index
Rank #105 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
17.4
YoY wage change index
688 Information Firms in Chattanooga
688
Establishments
+6.7% YoY
2,890
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$114,313
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.57
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Chattanooga vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #37/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Chattanooga | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.3 Challenging | 48.1 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #197 of 294 metros | #37 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 Chattanooga
Information in Other Tennessee 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.