Industry Description
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--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services are:
- Hydrographic surveying services
- Construction surveying services
- Topographic mapping services
- Geospatial mapping services
- Geographic information system (GIS) base mapping services
- Geodetic surveying services
- Photogrammetric mapping services
- Hydrographic mapping services
- Cadastral surveying services
- Land surveying services
- Surveying and mapping services (except geophysical)
- Mapping (except geophysical) services
- Aerial surveying (except geophysical) services
- Cartographic surveying services
- Topographic surveying services
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Surveying & Mapping Services in the US (54137)
Revenue 2025
$11.5bn
Growth 2025
1.81%
Key Trends
Industry performance is greatly influenced by residential and nonresidential construction, both of which have increased for most of the five years to 2022
The housing market has become so tight that more buyers are paying in cash to quickly secure a home
Government infrastructure investment is expected to generate demand, causing competition for contracts
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Publishing atlases and maps, except for exclusive Internet publishing--are classified in Industry 511130, Book Publishers; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Publishing atlases and maps exclusively on the Internet--are classified in Industry 519130, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing geophysical surveying and mapping services--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
NAICS Code 541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services sits in the 2-digit Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 54
Sector Title: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5411 Legal Services
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54111 Offices of Lawyers
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54112 Offices of Notaries
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54119 Other Legal Services
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5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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54121 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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54131 Architectural Services
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54132 Landscape Architectural Services
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54133 Engineering Services
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54134 Drafting Services
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54135 Building Inspection Services
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54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
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54138 Testing Laboratories
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5414 Specialized Design Services
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54141 Interior Design Services
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54142 Industrial Design Services
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54143 Graphic Design Services
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54149 Other Specialized Design Services
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5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
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54161 Management Consulting Services
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54162 Environmental Consulting Services
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54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
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54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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5418 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
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54181 Advertising Agencies
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54182 Public Relations Agencies
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54183 Media Buying Agencies
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54184 Media Representatives
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54185 Outdoor Advertising
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54186 Direct Mail Advertising
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54187 Advertising Material Distribution Services
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54189 Other Services Related to Advertising
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5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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54191 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
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54192 Photographic Services
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54193 Translation and Interpretation Services
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54194 Veterinary Services
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54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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