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Information in Wyoming: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.2 (Elevated), ranked #21 of 51 states. 796 establishments, 0 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

The information sector in Wyoming 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
43.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #30 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
45.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #14 of 51 states
Establishment Density
28.4
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
7.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
50.0
Labor cost pressure

796 Establishments in Wyoming

796
Establishments
+4.3% YoY
0
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$0
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY

Wyoming vs National Information Average

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

Metric WY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.2 43.6 -1.4
5-Year Retention 43.1% 51.0% -7.9
Growth Momentum 45.5 34.6 +10.9
Market Volatility 7.9 24.1 -16.2
Establishment Density 28.4 18.3 +10.1
Wage Pressure 50.0 41.8 +8.2

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

Wyoming Ranks #21 of 51 for Information

Wyoming ranks #21 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
#21 Wyoming You 42.2 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 Wyoming stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Wyoming's information market compares to bordering states.

Montana 33.2 #7/51 South Dakota 33.6 #8/51 Nebraska 37.8 #13/51 Idaho 43.8 #24/51 Colorado 46.7 #31/51 Utah 47.4 #33/51

Other Industries in Wyoming

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 →