U.S. Census Bureau

2007 NAICS Definitions
541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services


541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider.

The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. In most of these industries, equipment and materials are not of major importance, unlike health care, for example, where "high tech" machines and materials are important collaborating inputs to labor skills in the production of health care. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case.


5411 Legal Services


54111 Offices of Lawyers

See industry description for 541110 below.


541110 Offices of Lawyers

This industry comprises offices of legal practitioners known as lawyers or attorneys (i.e., counselors-at-law) primarily engaged in the practice of law. Establishments in this industry may provide expertise in a range or in specific areas of law, such as criminal law, corporate law, family and estate law, patent law, real estate law, or tax law.

Cross-References. Establishments of legal practitioners (except lawyers or attorneys) primarily engaged in providing specialized legal or paralegal services are classified in Industry 54119, Other Legal Services.


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541110541110541110 Attorneys' offices
541110541110541110 Attorneys' private practices
541110541110541110 Barristers' offices
541110541110541110 Barristers' private practices
541110541110541110 Corporate law offices
541110541110541110 Counselors' at law offices
541110541110541110 Counselors' at law private practices
541110541110541110 Criminal law offices
541110541110541110 Estate law offices
541110541110541110 Family law offices
541110541110541110 Law firms
541110541110541110 Law offices
541110541110541110 Law practices
541110541110541110 Lawyers' offices
541110541110541110 Lawyers' private practices
541110541110541110 Legal aid services
541110541110541110 Patent attorneys' offices
541110541110541110 Patent attorneys' private practices
541110541110541110 Real estate law offices
541110541110541110 Solicitors' offices, private
541110541110541110 Solicitors' private practices
541110541110541110 Tax law attorneys' offices
541110541110541110 Tax law attorneys' private practices



54112 Offices of Notaries

See industry description for 541120 below.


541120 Offices of Notaries

This industry comprises establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in drafting, approving, and executing legal documents, such as real estate transactions, wills, and contracts; and in receiving, indexing, and storing such documents.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


54119 Other Legal Services

This industry comprises establishments of legal practitioners (except lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in providing specialized legal or paralegal services.

Illustrative Examples:

Notary public services Process serving services Paralegal services Real estate settlement offices Patent agent services (i.e., patent filing and searching services) Real estate title abstract companies

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


541191 Title Abstract and Settlement Offices

This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in one or more of the following activities: (1) researching public land records to gather information relating to real estate titles; (2) preparing documents necessary for the transfer of the title, financing, and settlement; (3) conducting final real estate settlements and closings; and (4) filing legal and other documents relating to the sale of real estate. Real estate settlement offices, title abstract companies, and title search companies are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments of lawyers and attorneys primarily engaged in the practice of law are classified in Industry 541110, Offices of Lawyers.


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541191541191541191 Settlement offices, real estate
541191541191541191 Title abstract companies, real estate
541191541191541191 Title companies, real estate
541191541191541191 Title search companies, real estate



541199 All Other Legal Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments of legal practitioners (except offices of lawyers and attorneys, settlement offices, and title abstract offices). These establishments are primarily engaged in providing specialized legal or paralegal services.

Illustrative Examples:

Notary public services Patent agent services (i.e., patent filing and searching services) Paralegal services Process serving services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541199541199541199 Notary public services
541199541199541199 Notary publics' private practices
541199541199541199 Paralegal services
541199541199541199 Patent agent services (i.e., patent filing and searching services)
541199541199541199 Process server services
541199541199541199 Process serving services



5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services


54121 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services, such as auditing of accounting records, designing accounting systems, preparing financial statements, developing budgets, preparing tax returns, processing payrolls, bookkeeping, and billing.

Illustrative Examples:

Accountants' offices Payroll processing services Bookkeeping services Tax return preparation services

Establishments providing computer data processing services at their own facility for others are classified in Industry 51821, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services.


541211 Offices of Certified Public Accountants

This U.S. industry comprises establishments of accountants that are certified to audit the accounting records of public and private organizations and to attest to compliance with generally accepted accounting practices. Offices of certified public accountants (CPAs) may provide one or more of the following accounting services: (1) auditing financial statements; (2) designing accounting systems; (3) preparing financial statements; (4) developing budgets; and (5) providing advice on matters related to accounting. These establishments may also provide related services, such as bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and payroll processing.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541211541211541211 Accountants' (i.e., CPAs) offices, certified public
541211541211541211 Accountants' (i.e., CPAs) private practices, certified public
541211541211541211 Accounting (i.e., CPAs) services, certified public
541211541211541211 Auditing accountants' (i.e., CPAs) offices
541211541211541211 Auditing accountants' (i.e., CPAs) private practices
541211541211541211 Auditing services (i.e., CPA services), accounts
541211541211541211 Auditors' (i.e., CPAs) offices, accounts
541211541211541211 Auditors' (i.e., CPAs) private practices, accounts
541211541211541211 Certified accountants' offices
541211541211541211 Certified public accountants' (CPAs) offices
541211541211541211 CPAs' (certified public accountants) offices
541211541211541211 Public accountants' (CPAs) offices, certified
541211541211541211 Public accountants' (CPAs) private practices, certified



541213 Tax Preparation Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of CPAs) engaged in providing tax return preparation services without also providing accounting, bookkeeping, billing, or payroll processing services. Basic knowledge of tax law and filing requirements is required.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541213541213541213 Income tax compilation services
541213541213541213 Income tax return preparation services
541213541213541213 Tax return preparation services



541214 Payroll Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of CPAs) engaged in the following without also providing accounting, bookkeeping, or billing services: (1) collecting information on hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and other payroll-related data from their clients; and (2) using that information to generate paychecks, payroll reports, and tax filings. These establishments may use data processing and tabulating techniques as part of providing their services.

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541214541214541214 Payroll processing services
541214541214541214 Talent payment services



541219 Other Accounting Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of CPAs) engaged in providing accounting services (except tax return preparation services only or payroll services only). These establishments may also provide tax return preparation or payroll services. Accountant (except CPA) offices, bookkeeper offices, and billing offices are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541219541219541219 Accountants' (except CPAs) offices
541219541219541219 Accountants' (except CPAs) private practices
541219541219541219 Accounting services (except CPAs)
541219541219541219 Billing services
541219541219541219 Bookkeepers' offices
541219541219541219 Bookkeepers' private practices
541219541219541219 Bookkeeping services
541219541219541219 Public accountants' (except CPAs) offices
541219541219541219 Public accountants' (except CPAs) private practices



5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services


54131 Architectural Services

See industry description for 541310 below.


541310 Architectural Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing residential, institutional, leisure, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes, and building materials.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541310541310541310 Architects' (except landscape) offices
541310541310541310 Architects' (except landscape) private practices
541310541310541310 Architectural (except landscape) consultants' offices
541310541310541310 Architectural (except landscape) design services
541310541310541310 Architectural (except landscape) services
541310541310541310 Building architectural design services



54132 Landscape Architectural Services

See industry description for 541320 below.


541320 Landscape Architectural Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing the development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational areas; airports; highways; hospitals; schools; land subdivisions; and commercial, industrial, and residential areas, by applying knowledge of land characteristics, location of buildings and structures, use of land areas, and design of landscape projects.

Illustrative Examples:

Garden planning services Landscape architects' offices Golf course or ski area design services Landscape consulting services Industrial land use planning services Landscape design services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing landscape care and maintenance services and/or installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, or gardens along with the design of landscape plans are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.


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541320541320541320 Architects' offices, landscape
541320541320541320 Architects' private practices, landscape
541320541320541320 Architectural services, landscape
541320541320541320 City planning services
541320541320541320 Garden planning services
541320541320541320 Golf course design services
541320541320541320 Industrial land use planning services
541320541320541320 Land use design services
541320541320541320 Land use planning services
541320541320541320 Landscape architects' offices
541320541320541320 Landscape architects' private practices
541320541320541320 Landscape architectural services
541320541320541320 Landscape consulting services
541320541320541320 Landscape design services
541320541320541320 Landscape planning services
541320541320541320 Ski area design services
541320541320541320 Ski area planning services
541320541320541320 Town planners' offices
541320541320541320 Town planning services
541320541320541320 Urban planners' offices
541320541320541320 Urban planning services



54133 Engineering Services

See industry description for 541330 below.


541330 Engineering Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services.

Illustrative Examples:

Civil engineering services Environmental engineering services Construction engineering services Mechanical engineering services Engineers' offices

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541330541330541330 Acoustical engineering consulting services
541330541330541330 Acoustical system engineering design services
541330541330541330 Boat engineering design services
541330541330541330 Chemical engineering services
541330541330541330 Civil engineering services
541330541330541330 Combustion engineering consulting services
541330541330541330 Construction engineering services
541330541330541330 Consulting engineers' offices
541330541330541330 Consulting engineers' private practices
541330541330541330 Electrical engineering services
541330541330541330 Engineering consulting services
541330541330541330 Engineering design services
541330541330541330 Engineering services
541330541330541330 Engineers' offices
541330541330541330 Engineers' private practices
541330541330541330 Environmental engineering services
541330541330541330 Erosion control engineering services
541330541330541330 Geological engineering services
541330541330541330 Geophysical engineering services
541330541330541330 Heating engineering consulting services
541330541330541330 Industrial engineering services
541330541330541330 Logging engineering services
541330541330541330 Marine engineering services
541330541330541330 Mechanical engineering services
541330541330541330 Mining engineering services
541330541330541330 Petroleum engineering services
541330541330541330 Traffic engineering consulting services



54134 Drafting Services

See industry description for 541340 below.


541340 Drafting Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing detailed layouts, plans, and illustrations of buildings, structures, systems, or components from engineering and architectural specifications.


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541340541340541340 Blueprint drafting services
541340541340541340 Drafting services
541340541340541340 Draftsmen's offices



54135 Building Inspection Services

See industry description for 541350 below.


541350 Building Inspection Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing building inspection services. These establishments typically evaluate all aspects of the building structure and component systems and prepare a report on the physical condition of the property, generally for buyers or others involved in real estate transactions. Building inspection bureaus and establishments providing home inspection services are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541350541350541350 Building inspection bureaus
541350541350541350 Building inspection services
541350541350541350 Home inspection services
541350541350541350 Inspection bureaus, building
541350541350541350 Inspection services, building or home
541350541350541350 Prepurchase home inspection services



54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

See industry description for 541360 below.


541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in taking core samples, drilling test wells, or other mine development activities (except geophysical surveying and mapping) on a contract basis for others are classified in Industry 21311, Support Activities for Mining.


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541360541360541360 Aerial geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Electrical geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Electromagnetic geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Geological surveying services
541360541360541360 Geophysical mapping services
541360541360541360 Geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Gravity geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Magnetic geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Mapping services, geophysical
541360541360541360 Radioactive geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Remote sensing geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Seismic geophysical surveying services
541360541360541360 Surveying services, geophysical



54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

See industry description for 541370 below.


541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor. These services may include surveying and mapping of areas above or below the surface of the earth, such as the creation of view easements or segregating rights in parcels of land by creating underground utility easements.

Illustrative Examples:

Cadastral surveying services Mapping (except geophysical) services Cartographic surveying services Topographic surveying services Geodetic surveying services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541370541370541370 Aerial surveying (except geophysical) services
541370541370541370 Cadastral surveying services
541370541370541370 Cartographic surveying services
541370541370541370 Geodetic surveying services
541370541370541370 Geographic information system (GIS) base mapping services
541370541370541370 Geospatial mapping services
541370541370541370 Hydrographic mapping services
541370541370541370 Hydrographic surveying services
541370541370541370 Land surveying services
541370541370541370 Mapping (except geophysical) services
541370541370541370 Photogrammetric mapping services
541370541370541370 Surveying and mapping services (except geophysical)
541370541370541370 Topographic mapping services
541370541370541370 Topographic surveying services



54138 Testing Laboratories

See industry description for 541380 below.


541380 Testing Laboratories

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing physical, chemical, and other analytical testing services, such as acoustics or vibration testing, assaying, biological testing (except medical and veterinary), calibration testing, electrical and electronic testing, geotechnical testing, mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, or thermal testing. The testing may occur in a laboratory or on-site.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541380541380541380 Acoustics testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Assaying services
541380541380541380 Automobile proving and testing grounds
541380541380541380 Biological (except medical, veterinary) testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Calibration and certification testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Electrical testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Electronic testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Environmental testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Film badge testing (i.e., radiation testing) laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Fire insurance underwriters' laboratories
541380541380541380 Food testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Forensic (except medical) laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Geotechnical testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Hydrostatic testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Industrial testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Laboratory testing (except medical, veterinary) services
541380541380541380 Mechanical testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Metallurgical testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Non-destructive testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services
541380541380541380 Product testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Radiation dosimetry (i.e., radiation testing) laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Radiation testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Radiographic testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Radiographing welded joints on pipes and fittings
541380541380541380 Radiography inspection services
541380541380541380 Radon testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Seed testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Soil testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Testing laboratories (except medical, veterinary)
541380541380541380 Thermal testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 Vibration testing laboratories or services
541380541380541380 X-ray inspection services



5414 Specialized Design Services

This industry group comprises establishments providing specialized design services (except architectural, engineering, and computer systems design).


54141 Interior Design Services

See industry description for 541410 below.


541410 Interior Design Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning, designing, and administering projects in interior spaces to meet the physical and aesthetic needs of people using them, taking into consideration building codes, health and safety regulations, traffic patterns and floor planning, mechanical and electrical needs, and interior fittings and furniture. Interior designers and interior design consultants work in areas, such as hospitality design, health care design, institutional design, commercial and corporate design, and residential design. This industry also includes interior decorating consultants engaged exclusively in providing aesthetic services associated with interior spaces.


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541410541410541410 Decorating consulting services, interior
541410541410541410 Interior decorating consultant services
541410541410541410 Interior decorating consulting services
541410541410541410 Interior design consulting services
541410541410541410 Interior design services
541410541410541410 Interior designer services



54142 Industrial Design Services

See industry description for 541420 below.


541420 Industrial Design Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the use, value, and appearance of their products. These services can include the determination of the materials, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, and surface finishes of the product, taking into consideration human characteristics and needs, safety, market appeal, and efficiency in production, distribution, use, and maintenance. Establishments providing automobile or furniture industrial design services or industrial design consulting services are included in this industry.

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541420541420541420 Automobile industrial design services
541420541420541420 Furniture design services
541420541420541420 Handtool industrial design services
541420541420541420 Industrial design consulting services
541420541420541420 Industrial design services
541420541420541420 Packaging industrial design services
541420541420541420 Tool industrial design services



54143 Graphic Design Services

See industry description for 541430 below.


541430 Graphic Design Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning, designing, and managing the production of visual communication in order to convey specific messages or concepts, clarify complex information, or project visual identities. These services can include the design of printed materials, packaging, advertising, signage systems, and corporate identification (logos). This industry also includes commercial artists engaged exclusively in generating drawings and illustrations requiring technical accuracy or interpretative skills.

Illustrative Examples:

Commercial art studios Independent commercial or graphic artists Corporate identification (i.e., logo) design services Medical art or illustration services Graphic design consulting services

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541430541430541430 Art services, commercial
541430541430541430 Art services, graphic
541430541430541430 Art studios, commercial
541430541430541430 Artists, independent commercial
541430541430541430 Artists, independent graphic
541430541430541430 Artists, independent medical
541430541430541430 Commercial art services
541430541430541430 Commercial artists, independent
541430541430541430 Commercial illustration services
541430541430541430 Commercial illustrators, independent
541430541430541430 Communication design services, visual
541430541430541430 Corporate identification (i.e., logo) design services
541430541430541430 Graphic art and related design services
541430541430541430 Graphic artists, independent
541430541430541430 Graphic design services
541430541430541430 Illustrators, independent commercial
541430541430541430 Medical art services
541430541430541430 Medical artists, independent
541430541430541430 Medical illustration services
541430541430541430 Medical illustrators, independent
541430541430541430 Silk screen design services
541430541430541430 Studios, commercial art



54149 Other Specialized Design Services

See industry description for 541490 below.


541490 Other Specialized Design Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing professional design services (except architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer system design).

Illustrative Examples:

Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers) Jewelry design services Fashion design services Float design services Shoe design services Fur design services Textile design services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541490541490541490 Clothing design services
541490541490541490 Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers)
541490541490541490 Fashion design services
541490541490541490 Fashion designer services
541490541490541490 Float design services
541490541490541490 Fur design services
541490541490541490 Jewelry design services
541490541490541490 Lighting design services
541490541490541490 Shoe design services
541490541490541490 Textile design services



5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services

See industry description for 54151 below.


54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing expertise in the field of information technologies through one or more of the following activities: (1) writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer; (2) planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies; (3) on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities; and (4) other professional and technical computer-related advice and services.

Illustrative Examples:

Computer facilities management services Custom computer programming services Computer hardware or software consulting services Software installation services Computer systems integration design services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


541511 Custom Computer Programming Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer.

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541511541511541511 Applications software programming services, custom computer
541511541511541511 Computer program or software development, custom
541511541511541511 Computer programming services, custom
541511541511541511 Computer software analysis and design services, custom
541511541511541511 Computer software programming services, custom
541511541511541511 Computer software support services, custom
541511541511541511 Programming services, custom computer
541511541511541511 Software analysis and design services, custom computer
541511541511541511 Software programming services, custom computer
541511541511541511 Web (i.e., Internet) page design services, custom



541512 Computer Systems Design Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided by this establishment or company as part of integrated services or may be provided by third parties or vendors. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system.

Illustrative Examples:

Computer systems integration design consulting services Local area network (LAN) computer systems integration design services Information management computer systems integration design services Office automation computer systems integration design services

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541512541512541512 CAD (computer-aided design) systems integration design services
541512541512541512 CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems integration design services
541512541512541512 CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Computer hardware consulting services or consultants
541512541512541512 Computer software consulting services or consultants
541512541512541512 Computer systems integration analysis and design services
541512541512541512 Computer systems integration design consulting services
541512541512541512 Computer systems integrator services
541512541512541512 Computer-aided design (CAD) systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Computer-aided engineering (CAE) systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Information management computer systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Local area network (LAN) computer systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Network systems integration design services, computer
541512541512541512 Office automation computer systems integration design services
541512541512541512 Systems integration design consulting services, computer
541512541512541512 Systems integration design services, computer



541513 Computer Facilities Management Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities. Establishments providing computer systems or data processing facilities support services are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer data processing services at their own facility for others are classified in Industry 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services.


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541513541513541513 Computer systems facilities (i.e., clients' facilities) management and operation services
541513541513541513 Data processing facilities (i.e., clients' facilities) management and operation services
541513541513541513 Facilities (i.e., clients' facilities) management and operation services, computer systems or data processing
541513541513541513 Facilities (i.e., clients' facilities) support services, computer systems or data processing



541519 Other Computer Related Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related services (except custom programming, systems integration design, and facilities management services). Establishments providing computer disaster recovery services or software installation services are included in this industry.

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541519541519541519 Computer disaster recovery services
541519541519541519 Software installation services, computer



5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services


54161 Management Consulting Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on management issues, such as strategic and organizational planning; financial planning and budgeting; marketing objectives and policies; human resource policies, practices, and planning; production scheduling; and control planning.

Illustrative Examples:

Actuarial, benefit, and compensation consulting services Marketing consulting services Administrative and general management consulting services Process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services Human resources consulting services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on administrative management issues, such as financial planning and budgeting, equity and asset management, records management, office planning, strategic and organizational planning, site selection, new business startup, and business process improvement. This industry also includes establishments of general management consultants that provide a full range of administrative; human resource; marketing; process, physical distribution, and logistics; or other management consulting services to clients.

Illustrative Examples:

Administrative management consulting services Site selection consulting services Financial management (except investment advice) consulting services Strategic planning consulting services General management consulting services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541611541611541611 Administrative management consulting services
541611541611541611 Business management consulting services
541611541611541611 Business start-up consulting services
541611541611541611 Financial management consulting (except investment advice) services
541611541611541611 General management consulting services
541611541611541611 Medical office management consulting services or consultants
541611541611541611 Records management consulting services
541611541611541611 Reorganizational consulting services
541611541611541611 Site location consulting services
541611541611541611 Site selection consulting services
541611541611541611 Strategic planning consulting services



541612 Human Resources Consulting Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in one or more of the following areas: (1) human resource and personnel policies, practices, and procedures; (2) employee benefits planning, communication, and administration; (3) compensation systems planning; and (4) wage and salary administration.

Illustrative Examples:

Benefit or compensation consulting services Employee assessment consulting services Personnel management consulting services Human resources consulting services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541612541612541612 Actuarial consulting services (except insurance actuarial services)
541612541612541612 Benefit consulting services
541612541612541612 Compensation consulting services
541612541612541612 Compensation planning services
541612541612541612 Employee assessment consulting services
541612541612541612 Employee benefit consulting services
541612541612541612 Employee compensation consulting services
541612541612541612 Human resource consulting services
541612541612541612 Labor relations consulting services
541612541612541612 Organization development consulting services
541612541612541612 Personnel management consulting services



541613 Marketing Consulting Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on marketing issues, such as developing marketing objectives and policies, sales forecasting, new product developing and pricing, licensing and franchise planning, and marketing planning and strategy.

Illustrative Examples:

Customer services management consulting services New product development consulting services Marketing management consulting services Sales management consulting services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541613541613541613 Customer service management consulting services
541613541613541613 Marketing consulting services
541613541613541613 Marketing management consulting services
541613541613541613 New product development consulting services
541613541613541613 Sales management consulting services



541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in areas, such as: (1) manufacturing operations improvement; (2) productivity improvement; (3) production planning and control; (4) quality assurance and quality control; (5) inventory management; (6) distribution networks; (7) warehouse use, operations, and utilization; (8) transportation and shipment of goods and materials; and (9) materials management and handling.

Illustrative Examples:

Freight rate or tariff rate consulting services Productivity improvement consulting services Inventory planning and control management consulting services Transportation management consulting services Manufacturing management consulting services

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541614541614541614 Customs consulting services
541614541614541614 Efficiency management (i.e., efficiency expert) consulting services
541614541614541614 Freight rate auditor services
541614541614541614 Freight rate consulting services
541614541614541614 Freight traffic consulting services
541614541614541614 Inventory planning and control management consulting services
541614541614541614 Logistics management consulting services
541614541614541614 Manufacturing management consulting services
541614541614541614 Manufacturing operations improvement consulting services
541614541614541614 Materials management consulting services
541614541614541614 Operations research consulting services
541614541614541614 Physical distribution consulting services
541614541614541614 Production planning and control consulting services
541614541614541614 Productivity improvement consulting services
541614541614541614 Tariff rate consulting services
541614541614541614 Tariff rate information services
541614541614541614 Transportation management consulting services



541618 Other Management Consulting Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing management consulting services (except administrative and general management consulting; human resources consulting; marketing consulting; or process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting). Establishments providing telecommunications or utilities management consulting services are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541618541618541618 Telecommunications management consulting services
541618541618541618 Utilities management consulting services



54162 Environmental Consulting Services

See industry description for 541620 below.


541620 Environmental Consulting Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances, and hazardous materials. These establishments identify problems (e.g., inspect buildings for hazardous materials), measure and evaluate risks, and recommend solutions. They employ a multidisciplined staff of scientists, engineers, and other technicians with expertise in areas, such as air and water quality, asbestos contamination, remediation, and environmental law. Establishments providing sanitation or site remediation consulting services are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541620541620541620 Environmental consulting services
541620541620541620 Sanitation consulting services
541620541620541620 Site remediation consulting services



54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

See industry description for 541690 below.


541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on scientific and technical issues (except environmental).

Illustrative Examples:

Agricultural consulting services Motion picture consulting services Biological consulting services Physics consulting services Chemical consulting services Radio consulting services Economic consulting services Safety consulting services Energy consulting services Security consulting services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in environmental consulting are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.


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541690541690541690 Agricultural consulting services
541690541690541690 Agrology consulting services
541690541690541690 Agronomy consulting services
541690541690541690 Biological consulting services
541690541690541690 Chemical consulting services
541690541690541690 Dairy herd consulting services
541690541690541690 Economic consulting services
541690541690541690 Energy consulting services
541690541690541690 Entomology consulting services
541690541690541690 Geochemical consulting services
541690541690541690 Horticultural consulting services
541690541690541690 Hydrology consulting services
541690541690541690 Livestock breeding consulting services
541690541690541690 Motion picture consulting services
541690541690541690 Nuclear energy consulting services
541690541690541690 Physics consulting services
541690541690541690 Radio consulting services
541690541690541690 Safety consulting services
541690541690541690 Security consulting services



5417 Scientific Research and Development Services

This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development). The industries within this industry group are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.


54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


541711 Research and Development in Biotechnology

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting biotechnology research and experimental development. Biotechnology research and experimental development involves the study of the use of microorganisms and cellular and biomolecular processes to develop or alter living or non-living materials. This research and development in biotechnology may result in development of new biotechnology processes or in prototypes of new or genetically-altered products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries.

Illustrative Examples:

Recombinant DNA research and experimental development laboratories DNA technologies (e.g., microarrays) research and experimental development laboratories Cloning research and experimental development laboratories Protein engineering research and experimental development laboratories Nucleic acid chemistry research and experimental development laboratories Nanobiotechnologies research and experimental development laboratories

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or service in botany
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in agriculture
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in bacteriology
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in biology
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in chemical sciences
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in entomology
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in food science
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in genetics
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in health sciences
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in industrial research
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in the medical sciences
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in the physical sciences
541711541710541710 Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in the veterinary sciences
541711541710541710 Cloning research and experimental development laboratories
541711541710541710 DNA technologies (e.g., microarrays) research and experimental development laboratories
541711541710541710 Nanobiotechnologies research and experimental development laboratories
541711541710541710 Nucleic acid chemistry research and experimental development laboratories
541711541710541710 Protein engineering research and experimental development laboratories
541711541710541710 Recombinant DNA research and experimental development laboratories



541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

This U.S. Industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and

experimental development (except biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary and other allied subjects.

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541712541710541710 Agriculture research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Bacteriological research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Biology research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Botany research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Chemical research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Computer and related hardware research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Dental research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Electronic research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Engineering research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Entomological research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Experimental farms
541712541710541710 Fisheries research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Food research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Forestry research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Genetics research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Geological research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Guided missile and space vehicle engine research and development
541712541710541710 Guided missile and space vehicle parts (except engines) research and development
541712541710541710 Health research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Industrial research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Life sciences research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Mathematics research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Medical research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Observatories, research institutions
541712541710541710 Oceanographic research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Physical science research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)
541712541710541710 Physics research and development laboratories or services
541712541710541710 Veterinary research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development)



54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

See industry description for 541720 below.


541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in marketing research are classified in Industry 541910, Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling.


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541720541720541720 Archeological research and development services
541720541720541720 Behavioral research and development services
541720541720541720 Business research and development services
541720541720541720 Cognitive research and development services
541720541720541720 Demographic research and development services
541720541720541720 Economic research and development services
541720541720541720 Humanities research and development services
541720541720541720 Language research and development services
541720541720541720 Learning disabilities research and development services
541720541720541720 Psychology research and development services
541720541720541720 Social science research and development services
541720541720541720 Sociological research and development services
541720541720541720 Sociology research and development services



5418 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services


54181 Advertising Agencies

See industry description for 541810 below.


541810 Advertising Agencies

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating advertising campaigns and placing such advertising in periodicals, newspapers, radio and television, or other media. These establishments are organized to provide a full range of services (i.e., through in-house capabilities or subcontracting), including advice, creative services, account management, production of advertising material, media planning, and buying (i.e., placing advertising).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541810541810541810 Advertising agencies
541810541810541810 Advertising agency consulting services



54182 Public Relations Agencies

See industry description for 541820 below.


541820 Public Relations Agencies

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in designing and implementing public relations campaigns. These campaigns are designed to promote the interests and image of their clients. Establishments providing lobbying, political consulting, or public relations consulting are included in this industry.


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541820541820541820 Lobbying services
541820541820541820 Lobbyists' offices
541820541820541820 Political consulting services
541820541820541820 Public relations agencies
541820541820541820 Public relations consulting services
541820541820541820 Public relations services



54183 Media Buying Agencies

See industry description for 541830 below.


541830 Media Buying Agencies

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in purchasing advertising time or space from media outlets and reselling it to advertising agencies or individual companies directly.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541830541830541830 Media buying agencies
541830541830541830 Media buying services



54184 Media Representatives

See industry description for 541840 below.


541840 Media Representatives

This industry comprises establishments of independent representatives primarily engaged in selling media time or space for media owners.

Illustrative Examples:

Newspaper advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners) Radio advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners) Publishers' advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners) Television advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541840541840541840 Advertising media representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Magazine advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Media advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Media representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Newspaper advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Publishers' advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Radio advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
541840541840541840 Television advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)



54185 Display Advertising

See industry description for 541850 below.


541850 Display Advertising

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and designing public display advertising campaign materials, such as printed, painted, or electronic displays; and/or placing such displays on indoor or outdoor billboards and panels, or on or within transit vehicles or facilities, shopping malls, retail (in-store) displays, and other display structures or sites.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541850541850541850 Advertising services, indoor or outdoor display
541850541850541850 Advertising, aerial
541850541850541850 Billboard display advertising services
541850541850541850 Bus card advertising services
541850541850541850 Bus display advertising services
541850541850541850 Display advertising services
541850541850541850 Indoor display advertising services
541850541850541850 Outdoor display advertising services
541850541850541850 Out-of-home media (i.e., display) advertising services
541850541850541850 Store display advertising services
541850541850541850 Subway card display advertising services
541850541850541850 Taxicab card advertising services
541850541850541850 Transit advertising services



54186 Direct Mail Advertising

See industry description for 541860 below.


541860 Direct Mail Advertising

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) creating and designing advertising campaigns for the purpose of distributing advertising materials (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples) or specialties (e.g., key chains, magnets, pens with customized messages imprinted) by mail or other direct distribution; and/or (2) preparing advertising materials or specialties for mailing or other direct distribution. These establishments may also compile, maintain, sell, and rent mailing lists.

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541860541860541860 Advertising material preparation services for mailing or other direct distribution
541860541860541860 Direct mail advertising services
541860541860541860 Direct mail or other direct distribution advertising campaign services



54187 Advertising Material Distribution Services

See industry description for 541870 below.


541870 Advertising Material Distribution Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the direct distribution or delivery of advertisements (e.g., circulars, coupons, handbills) or samples. Establishments in this industry use methods, such as delivering advertisements or samples door-to-door, placing flyers or coupons on car windshields in parking lots, or handing out samples in retail stores.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541870541870541870 Advertising material (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples) direct distribution services
541870541870541870 Circular direct distribution services
541870541870541870 Coupon direct distribution services
541870541870541870 Directory, telephone, distribution on a contract basis
541870541870541870 Door-to-door distribution of advertising materials (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples)
541870541870541870 Flyer direct distribution (except direct mail) services
541870541870541870 Handbill direct distribution services
541870541870541870 Sample direct distribution services
541870541870541870 Telephone directory distribution services, door-to-door



54189 Other Services Related to Advertising

See industry description for 541890 below.


541890 Other Services Related to Advertising

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advertising services (except advertising agency services, public relations agency services, media buying agency services, media representative services, display advertising services, direct mail advertising services, advertising material distribution services, and marketing consulting services).

Illustrative Examples:

Advertising specialties (e.g., key chains, magnets, pens) distribution services (except direct mail) Sign lettering and painting services Display lettering services Store window dressing or trimming services Mannequin decorating services Welcoming services (i.e., advertising services) Merchandise demonstration services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541890541890541890 Advertising specialty (e.g., keychain, magnet, pen) distribution services
541890541890541890 Demonstration services, merchandise
541890541890541890 Display lettering services
541890541890541890 Mannequin decorating services
541890541890541890 Sign lettering and painting services
541890541890541890 Welcoming services (i.e., advertising services)
541890541890541890 Window dressing or trimming services, store



5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

This industry group comprises establishments engaged in professional, scientific, and technical services (except legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; and advertising, public relations and related services).


54191 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

See industry description for 541910 below.


541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in systematically gathering, recording, tabulating, and presenting marketing and public opinion data.

Illustrative Examples:

Broadcast media rating services Political opinion polling services Marketing analysis or research services Statistical sampling services Opinion research services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541910541910541910 Broadcast media rating services
541910541910541910 Marketing analysis services
541910541910541910 Marketing research services
541910541910541910 Opinion research services
541910541910541910 Political opinion polling services
541910541910541910 Public opinion polling services
541910541910541910 Public opinion research services
541910541910541910 Sampling services, statistical



54192 Photographic Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital photography services. These establishments may specialize in a particular field of photography, such as commercial and industrial photography, portrait photography, and special events photography. Commercial or portrait photography studios are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


541921 Photography Studios, Portrait

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as portrait studios primarily engaged in providing still, video, or digital portrait photography services.

Illustrative Examples:

Home photography services School photography services Passport photography services Videotaping services for special events (e.g., weddings)

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541921541921541921 Passport photography services
541921541921541921 Photography services, portrait (e.g., still, video)
541921541921541921 Photography studios, portrait
541921541921541921 Portrait photography services
541921541921541921 Portrait photography studios
541921541921541921 School photography (i.e., portrait photography) services
541921541921541921 Video photography services, portrait
541921541921541921 Video taping services, special events (e.g., birthdays, weddings)
541921541921541921 Wedding photography services



541922 Commercial Photography

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial photography services, generally for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business and industrial users.

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541922541922541922 Commercial photography services
541922541922541922 Medical photography services
541922541922541922 Photographers specializing in aerial photography
541922541922541922 Photography services, commercial
541922541922541922 Photography studios, commercial
541922541922541922 Video taping services for legal depositions



54193 Translation and Interpretation Services

See industry description for 541930 below.


541930 Translation and Interpretation Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in translating written material and interpreting speech from one language to another and establishments primarily engaged in providing sign language services.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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541930541930541930 Interpretation services, language
541930541930541930 Language interpretation services
541930541930541930 Language services (e.g., interpretation, sign, translation)
541930541930541930 Language translation services
541930541930541930 Sign language services
541930541930541930 Speech (i.e., language) interpretation services
541930541930541930 Translation services, language



54194 Veterinary Services

See industry description for 541940 below.


541940 Veterinary Services

This industry comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services for licensed veterinary practitioners.

Illustrative Examples:

Animal hospitals Veterinary clinics Veterinarians' offices Veterinary testing laboratories

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NAICS
Corresponding Index Entries
541940541940541940 Animal hospitals
541940541940541940 Disease testing services, veterinary
541940541940541940 Hospitals, animal
541940541940541940 Internists' offices, veterinary
541940541940541940 Laboratory testing services, veterinary
541940541940541940 Livestock inspecting and testing services, veterinary
541940541940541940 Livestock veterinary services
541940541940541940 Pet hospitals
541940541940541940 Small animal veterinary services
541940541940541940 Surgeons' offices, veterinary
541940541940541940 Surgery services, veterinary
541940541940541940 Testing laboratories, veterinary
541940541940541940 Testing services for veterinarians
541940541940541940 Vaccination services, veterinary
541940541940541940 Veterinarians' offices
541940541940541940 Veterinarians' practices
541940541940541940 Veterinary clinics
541940541940541940 Veterinary services
541940541940541940 Veterinary services, livestock
541940541940541940 Veterinary services, pets and other animal specialties
541940541940541940 Veterinary testing laboratories



54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

See industry description for 541990 below.


541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the provision of professional, scientific, or technical services (except legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; advertising, public relations and related services; market research and public opinion polling; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; and veterinary services).

Illustrative Examples:

Appraisal (except real estate) services Marine surveyor (i.e., appraiser) services Arbitration and conciliation services (except by lawyer, attorney, or paralegal offices) Patent broker services (i.e., patent marketing services) Commodity inspector services Pipeline or power line inspection (i.e., visual) services Consumer credit counseling services Weather forecasting services Handwriting analysis services

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--


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2002
NAICS
1997
NAICS
Corresponding Index Entries
541990541990541990 Appraisal (except real estate) services
541990541990541990 Arbitration and conciliation services (except by attorney, paralegal)
541990541990541990 Business brokers (except real estate brokers)
541990541990541990 Commodity inspection services
541990541990541990 Consumer credit counseling services
541990541990541990 Credit repair (i.e., counseling) services, consumer
541990541990541990 Estate assessment (i.e., appraisal) services
541990541990541990 Handwriting analysis services
541990541990541990 Handwriting expert services
541990541990541990 Marine surveyor (i.e., ship appraiser) services
541990541990541990 Mediation product services (except by lawyer, attorney, paralegal offices, family and social services)
541990541990541990 Meteorological services
541990541990541990 Patent broker services (i.e., patent marketing services)
541990541990541990 Patrolling (i.e., visual inspection) of electric transmission or gas lines
541990541990541990 Pipeline inspection (i.e., visual) services
541990541990541990 Power line inspection (i.e., visual) services
541990541990541990 Quantity surveyor services
541990541990541990 Weather forecasting services