Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the professional interests of their members and the profession as a whole. These establishments may conduct research; develop statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members.
Illustrative Examples:
Bar associations
Learned societies
Dentists' associations
Peer review boards
Engineers' associations
Professional standards review boards
Health professionals' associations
Scientists' associations
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 813920 - Professional Organizations are:
- Psychologists' associations
- Occupational therapists' associations
- Peer review boards
- Pharmacists' associations
- Scientific associations
- Accountants' associations
- Personnel management associations
- Hospital administrators' associations
- Learned societies
- Engineers' associations
- Architects' associations
- Dietitians' associations
- Dentists' associations
- Professional membership associations
- Educators' associations
- Nurses' associations
- Professional associations
- Medical associations
- Standards review committees, professional
- Social workers' associations
- Optometrists' associations
- Bar associations
- Health professionals' associations
- Professional standards review boards
- Consultants' associations
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Civic, Social & Youth Organizations in the US (81341)
Revenue 2025
$22.6bn
Growth 2025
0.67%
Key Trends
Stay-at-home orders significantly affected industry demand
A fall in corporate profit in 2020 reduced the amount of private contributions to the industry
Per capita disposable income is becoming a less significant factor in driving revenue growth
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 813920 - Professional Organizations that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Lobbying public officials (i.e., lobbyists)--are classified in Industry 541820, Public Relations Agencies.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Promoting the business interests of their members--are classified in Industry 813910, Business Associations; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 813920 - Professional Organizations
NAICS Code 813920 - Professional Organizations sits in the 2-digit Professional Organizations 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: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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