Industry Description
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.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services are:
- Nuclear energy consulting services
- Livestock breeding consulting services
- Geochemical consulting services
- Biological consulting services
- Radio consulting services
- Agrology consulting services
- Economic consulting services
- Motion picture consulting services
- Dairy herd consulting services
- Roof consulting services
- Entomology consulting services
- Agronomy consulting services
- Chemical consulting services
- Energy consulting services
- Horticultural consulting services
- Safety consulting services
- Physics consulting services
- Building envelope consulting services
- Security consulting services
- Waterproof consulting services
- Agricultural consulting services
- Hydrology consulting services
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Scientific & Economic Consulting in the US (54169)
Revenue 2025
$63.5bn
Growth 2025
1.94%
Key Trends
Industry growth is likely to be boosted due to increased demand from the private sector
Rising employment and disposable incomes led to increased consumer demand
Larger operators are expected to increase market share due to merger and acquisition activity
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in environmental consulting are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.
IBISWorld industry research report
NAICS Hierarchy 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS Code 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services sits in the 2-digit Other Scientific and Technical Consulting 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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