NAICS 51
Information in Morgantown, WV
Metro Market Score 45.0 (Moderate), ranked #153 of 294 metros. 128 establishments, 735 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 45.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Morgantown pairs above-average information concentration (66.7) with positive employment growth (trend: 52.4). The market is competitive but still expanding, leaving room for well-positioned new entrants.
Industry Concentration
66.7
LQ: 0.59
Rank #196 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
33.7
$69,221 avg wage
Growth Trend
52.4
Employment growth index
Rank #141 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
27.9
YoY wage change index
128 Information Firms in Morgantown
128
Establishments
+29.3% YoY
735
Total Employment
-2.3% YoY
$69,221
Average Annual Wage
+11.8% YoY
0.59
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Morgantown vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #11/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Morgantown | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.0 Moderate | 37.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #153 of 294 metros | #11 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 Morgantown
Information in Other West Virginia 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 Morgantown, WV MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.