Libraries and Archives vs Software Publishers

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

MetricLibraries andSoftware Publishers
Average Revenue$1.2M$31.2M
Profit Margin18.0%18.0%
Est. Owner Income$207K$5.6M
Revenue / Employee$92K$517K
Labor Cost %40.0%40.0%
Total Businesses1,91112,741
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee WageN/AN/A