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Information in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Metro Market Score 59.9 (Challenging), ranked #237 of 294 metros. 4,788 establishments, 28,119 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 59.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
High-Cost Market
Market conditions for information in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin are tougher than average. The 59.9 market score reflects a combination of high labor costs, mixed growth signals, and an already crowded field. Rank: #237 of 294 metros.
Industry Concentration
95.6
LQ: 1.37
Rank #281 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
89.5
$129,568 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 74.2
Employment growth index
Rank #77 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
29.3
YoY wage change index
4,788 Information Firms in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
4,788
Establishments
+3.4% YoY
28,119
Total Employment
+0.3% YoY
$129,568
Average Annual Wage
+13.3% YoY
1.37
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #37/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.9 Challenging | 48.1 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #237 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.