Translation and Interpretation Services
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.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5419 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments engaged in professional, scientific, and 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; and advertising, public relations, and related services). |
| 54193 | Translation and Interpretation Services 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 541930. |
| 541930 | Translation and Interpretation Services 6-digit U.S. detail | 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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Classification References
- 01Providing transcription services--are classified in Industry 561410, Document Preparation Services;
- 02Providing 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;
- 03Providing film or tape closed captioning services--are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services; and
- 04Analyzing handwriting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
Index Items
Interpretation services, language
Language interpretation services
Language services (e.g., interpretation, sign, translation)
Language translation services
Sign language services
Speech (i.e., language) interpretation services
Translation services, language
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 541930.
National Association of Interpretation Professionals
A trade association representing professional translators and interpreters across the United States.
U.S. Census Bureau NAICS Code 541930 Page
Official government documentation detailing the scope and characteristics of this specific industry classification.
International Association of Conference Interpreters
A global organization focused on conference interpreting services and professional development for interpreters.
