541360 — Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541360 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $28,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541360 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5413 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 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 1081 - Metal Mining Services (via SIC1987:1081→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
- SIC 1382 - Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services (via SIC1987:1382→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
- SIC 1481 - Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels (via SIC1987:1481→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
- SIC 8713 - Surveying Services (via SIC1987:8713→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541360:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541360 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541360 is 'Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $28,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541360?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541360 is $28,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541360?
NAICS code 541360 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1081 - Metal Mining Services, 1382 - Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services, 1481 - Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels, 8713 - Surveying Services.