Direct Mail Advertising vs Custom Computer Programming Services

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricDirect MailCustom Computer
Average Revenue$2.6M$3.9M
Profit Margin22.0%22.0%
Est. Owner Income$567K$856K
Revenue / Employee$129K$257K
Labor Cost %50.0%50.0%
Total Businesses1,76962,402
Startup Cost (Low)$10K$10K
Startup Cost (High)$75K$75K
5-Year Survival Rate60.0%60.0%
YoY Growth6.0%6.0%
Avg Employee Wage$73K$164K