NAICS Code 54171 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
NAICS Code 54171 Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, biotechnology, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, nanotechnology, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary, and other allied subjects.
Industry Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesTotal Companies
29,654Verified Companies
22,637Est. Employment
756,498Annual Payroll
$85,572,054,000Total Revenue
$169,633,834,000Use Data For:
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Cross-References
- Providing veterinary testing services: classified in NAICS Code - 54194 - Veterinary Services; .
- Providing medical laboratory testing for humans: classified in NAICS Code - 62151 - Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.
- Providing physical, chemical, or other analytical testing services (except medical or veterinary), such as acoustics or vibration testing, calibration testing, electrical and electronic testing, geotechnical testing, mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, or thermal testing: classified in NAICS Code - 54138 - Testing Laboratories; .
- Manufacturing products (e.g., apparel, electronic equipment, automotive equipment) using nanomaterials: classified in NAICS Code - 31-33 - Manufacturing, according to the process of the specific product made.
- Manufacturing vaccines, toxoids, blood fractions, and culture media of plant or animal origin (except diagnostic use) and/or uncompounded medicinal chemicals and their derivatives (i.e., enzyme proteins and antibiotics for pharmaceutical use): classified in NAICS Code - 32541 - Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing..
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Questions & Answers
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How many active businesses operate in NAICS Code 54171?
There are 22,637 verified business locations operating primarily in this industry.
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What was the total revenue for NAICS Code 54171?
In 2017 the total revenue for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences was $169,633,834,000
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What was the annual payroll for NAICS Code 54171?
In 2017 the annual payroll for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences was $85,572,054,000
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How many people work in NAICS Code 54171?
The number of reported paid employees is 756,498.