541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Official definition

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.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

Codes in 541

• 5411Legal Services4 codes
• 5412Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services4 codes
• 5413Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services8 codes
• 5414Specialized Design Services4 codes
• 5415Computer Systems Design and Related Services4 codes
• 5416Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services7 codes
• 5417Scientific Research and Development Services4 codes
• 5418Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services8 codes
• 5419Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6 codes