541930 — 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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing transcription services--are classified in Industry 561410, Document Preparation Services;
- Providing 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;
- Providing film or tape closed captioning services--are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction
- and Other Postproduction Services; and
- Analyzing handwriting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical
- Services.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541930 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Translation and Interpretation Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $22,500,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 2,801 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 541930 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5419 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:54193→2002:541930→2007:541930→2012:541930→2017:541930→2022:541930)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R608 — Translation and Interpreting Services(Including Sign Language)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541930:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5419
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541930 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541930 is 'Translation and Interpretation Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $22,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541930?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541930 is $22,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541930?
NAICS code 541930 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7389 - Business Services.