This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the provision of professional, scientific, or technical services (except legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; advertising, public relations, and related services; market research and public opinion polling; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; and veterinary services).
Illustrative Examples:
Appraisal (except real estate) services
Marine surveyor (i.e., appraiser) services
Arbitration and conciliation services (except by lawyer, attorney, or paralegal offices)
Patent broker services (i.e., patent marketing services)
Commodity inspector services
Pipeline or power line inspection (i.e., visual) services
Consumer credit counseling services
Weather forecasting services
Handwriting analysis services
| Average Jobs Employed | 6 | |
| Average Loan Given | $74,488 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 63722 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $4,746,522,934 |
Providing legal services are classified in Industry Group 5411, Legal Services;
Providing photographic services are classified in Industry 54192, Photographic Services;
Providing veterinary services are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services.