NAICS 51

Information in Virginia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 36.2 (Moderate), ranked #9 of 51 states. 6,428 establishments, 69,538 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Virginia 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
56.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #23 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
33.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #24 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.4
vs. national average
Rank #11 of 51 states
Market Volatility
1.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
38.3
Labor cost pressure

6,428 Establishments in Virginia

6,428
Establishments
+0.9% YoY
69,538
Total Employment
-0.7% YoY
$148,011
Average Annual Wage
+8.1% YoY

Virginia vs National Information Average

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

Metric VA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.2 43.6 -7.4
5-Year Retention 56.9% 51.0% +5.9
Growth Momentum 33.1 34.6 -1.5
Market Volatility 1.1 24.1 -23.0
Establishment Density 8.4 18.3 -9.9
Wage Pressure 38.3 41.8 -3.5

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

Virginia Ranks #9 of 51 for Information

Virginia ranks #9 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
#9 Virginia You 36.2 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 Virginia stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Virginia's information market compares to bordering states.

Kentucky 32.6 #6/51 West Virginia 37.3 #11/51 North Carolina 45.3 #28/51 Tennessee 48.1 #37/51 Maryland 48.9 #40/51 District of Columbia 51.0 #43/51

Other Industries in Virginia

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 →