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. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case.
Where 541 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- >>541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Subcategories of 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 5411Legal Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering legal services, such as those offered by offices of lawyers, offices of notaries, and title abstract and settlement offices, and paralegal services.
- 5412Accounting, 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 Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 5413Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in architectural, engineering, and related services, such as drafting services, building inspection services, geophysical surveying and mapping services, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services, and testing services.
- 5414Specialized Design Services
This industry group comprises establishments providing specialized design services (except architectural, engineering, and computer systems design).
- 5415Computer 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 systems integration design services Computer hardware or software consulting services Software installation services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 5416Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on management, environmental, scientific, and technical issues.
- 5417Scientific 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). Techniques may include modeling and simulation. 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.
- 5418Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in advertising, public relations, and related services, such as media buying, independent media representation, indoor and outdoor display advertising, direct mail advertising, advertising material distribution services, and other services related to advertising.
- 5419Other 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).
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 541?
- NAICS 2022 541 is "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. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case.
- What does NAICS 2022 541 include?
- 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services contains 9 direct subcategories: 5411 Legal Services; 5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services; 5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services; 5414 Specialized Design Services; 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services; 5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; and more.
- What is the parent category of 541?
- 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sits under 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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