Industry Description
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.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services are:
- Language interpretation services
- Translation services, language
- Interpretation services, language
- Sign language services
- Language translation services
- Language services (e.g., interpretation, sign, translation)
- Speech (i.e., language) interpretation services
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Translation Services in the US (54193)
Revenue 2025
$10.7bn
Growth 2025
-1.78%
Key Trends
Shake-ups in international trade dynamics drive investment in translation services
Translation services performed well in 2020 despite a drop in US total trade value
The lack of alternatives for translation services ensures consistent revenue
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing film or tape closed captioning services--are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Analyzing handwriting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing transcription services--are classified in Industry 561410, Document Preparation Services;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing real-time (i.e., simultaneous) closed captioning services for live television performances, at meetings and conferences--are classified in U.S. Industry 561492, Court Reporting and Stenotype Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services
NAICS Code 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services sits in the 2-digit Translation and Interpretation 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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