NAICS Code 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
NAICS Code 541715 Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary and other allied subjects.
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NAICS Code 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) is a final level code of the “Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services” Sector. There are 2,408 companies verified as active in this industry in the USA with an estimated employment of 486,222 people.
Industry Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesTotal Companies
3,636Verified Companies
2,408Est. Employment
486,222Annual Payroll
$52,460,131,000Total Revenue
$100,172,525,000SBA Size Standard
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Industry Examples of NAICS 541715
Common types of examples within NAICS Code 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) are:
- Agriculture research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Bacteriological research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Biology research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Botany research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Chemical research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Computer and related hardware research and development laboratories or services (except nanotechnology research and development)
- Dental research and development laboratories or services
- Dental research and development laboratory or services
- Electronic research and development laboratories or services (except nanotechnology research and development)
- Engineering research and development laboratories or services (except nanotechnology research and development)
- Entomological research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Experimental farms
- Fisheries research and development laboratories or services
- Fishery research and development laboratory or services
- Food research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Forestry research and development laboratories or services
- Forestry research and development laboratory or services
- Genetics research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Geological research and development laboratories or services (except nanotechnology research and development)
- Guided missile and space vehicle engine research and development
- Guided missile and space vehicle parts (except engines) research and development
- Health research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Industrial research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Life sciences research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Mathematics research and development laboratories or services
- Mathematics research and development laboratory or services
- Medical research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Observatories, research institutions
- Oceanographic research and development laboratories or services
- Oceanographic research and development laboratory or services
- Photonics research and development services (except nanotechnology research and development)
- Physical science research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
- Physics research and development laboratories or services (except nanotechnology research and development)
- Veterinary research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology and nanotechnology research and development)
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Cross-References
- Conducting research and experimental development in nanotechnology: classified in U.S. NAICS Code - 541713 - Research and Development in Nanotechnology.
- Conducting research and experimental development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology): classified in U.S. NAICS Code - 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology).
- 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 - 541380 - Testing Laboratories.
- Providing veterinary testing services: classified in NAICS Code - 541940 - Veterinary Services; and .
- Providing medical laboratory testing for humans: classified in U.S. NAICS Code - 621511 - Medical Laboratories..
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Questions & Answers
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What is the engineering NAICS Code?
The engineering NAICS Code is 541715 in some cases. NAICS Code 541715 is more often the business code for companies that are engaged in research and development related to engineering and other physical sciences. For companies providing large scale engineering and construction services, see NAICS Code - 237990.
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What is the NAICS Code for biotechnology?
The NAICS Code for biotechnology is NAICS 541715 in some cases. NAICS Code 541715 is more often the business code for businesses operating in the scientific research and development industry, except for nanotechnology and biotechnology. For companies working in the biotechnology research and development sector, see NAICS Code - 541714.
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What is the NAICS Code for engineering services?
The NAICS Code for engineering services is NAICS 541715 in some cases. NAICS Code 541715 is more often the business code for businesses operating in the engineering research and development sector (except for nanotechnology and biotechnology). For most companies providing engineering services, such as marine engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering or chemical engineering, see NAICS Code - 541330.
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What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541715?
Businesses up to 1,000 Employees in size are considered small businesses by SBA.
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How many active businesses operate in NAICS Code 541715?
There are 2,408 verified business locations operating primarily in this industry.
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What was the total revenue for NAICS Code 541715?
In 2017 the total revenue for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was $100,172,525,000
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What was the annual payroll for NAICS Code 541715?
In 2017 the annual payroll for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) was $52,460,131,000
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How many people work in NAICS Code 541715?
The number of reported paid employees is 486,222.