What Is a Small Business? SBA Definition Explained
Small businesses aren’t actually that small.
- March 20, 2020
- Starting Your Business
- 29 min read
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One of the most common truisms that people throw out is that “small business is the backbone of the American economy.” While the phrase is certainly overused, it does highlight an important truth, which is that, according to the Small business Administration’s (SBA) 2018 Small business Profile, 99.9 percent of United States businesses are small businesses. What’s more, nearly 50 percent of American employees are employed by small businesses, equivalent to 58.9 million people.
Although small businesses are all around us, defining what a small business is can feel elusive. What exactly constitutes a small business? Is it the same thing as a startup? Read on to find out what a small business is and what the SBA definition of a small business is as well.
Table of Contents
- What Is a Small Business?
- SBA Definition of Small Business
- The Importance of SBA’s Size Definition of a Small Business
- Full SBA Table of Standards for Small Business by Industry and Subsector
- Agriculture
- Mining
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale Trade
- Retail Trade
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Information
- Finance and Insurance
- Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
- Education
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
- Accommodation and Food Services
What Is a Small Business?
There are several definitions of a small business. The reason for this is because there are various institutions, such as the Small business Administration or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), define a small business differently and for different purposes. Naturally, the IRS’s main focus for defining a small business is related to tax purposes. Whereas for the SBA, defining a small business is important for qualifying for SBA and federal government programs. Indeed, satisfying the SBA’s definition of a small business is very important because SBA loan programs and contracting opportunities are specifically reserved for small businesses.
The average American likely has their own standard or definition of a small business, oftentimes thinking of a downtown shop or restaurant, for example. This perception could be based in part on reality because, according to the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs, firms employing fewer than 20 workers account for 89 percent of companies in the U.S. However, small businesses can certainly employ more than 20 workers and be considered a small business.
The IRS mentions on their website that small businesses are those with assets under $10 million. But it’s not an official definition of a small business. The definition of a small business according to SBA standards is more official and more complex.
Related: When Are Business Taxes Due?
SBA Definition of Small Business
The SBA has size requirements in its definition of a small business. However, these size requirements vary according to industry as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. For example:
- In the manufacturing industry, companies with 500 employees or fewer are considered a small business.
- In non-manufacturing industries, companies with average annual receipts of less than $7.5 million qualify as a small business.
The main method that the SBA uses to define small businesses is through its Small Business Size Regulations. These are primarily based on two measures: the average annual receipts or the average employment of a company. The SBA size standard represents the largest size that a business can be while remaining classified as a small business for SBA and federal contracting programs. Thus, if the size standard is based on the number of employees, a size standard of 1,000 would mean your company would need to have 1,000 employees or fewer to be considered a small business by the SBA.
Depending on the industry sector — for example, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction or utilities or construction— small businesses can be defined by millions of dollars in average annual receipts or by the number of employees. But even within a sector, subsectors can be defined by one or the other. For instance, within the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector, small businesses under the subsector, support activities for mining, are defined by average annual receipts, while all other subsectors are defined by the number of employees.
The Importance of SBA’s Size Definition of a Small Business
Complying with the SBA’s size definition of a small business is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost, you must meet the SBA’s definition because their SBA loan programs and federal government contract work depend on your company qualifying as a small business by their standard. One of the SBA’s primary roles is to protect and support small business in the U.S. Hence, being properly classified as a small business is a necessary condition in order to qualify for their programs. If you don’t meet their definition, then your company will not be able to qualify, let alone get approved, for funding such as an SBA loan.
Full SBA Table of Standards for Small Business by Industry and Subsector
Here you can find the SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards Matched to NAICS Codes, which you can use to determine if your small business fits the definition as laid out in terms of average annual receipts or number of employees. The SBA calculates annual receipts based on all revenue in whatever form — including sales of products or services, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, fees or commissions — received or accrued by a business. For calculating the number of employees, the SBA counts all individuals employed on a full-time, part-time or other basis, including employees obtained from a temp agency, professional employee organization or leasing concern.
Here’s a breakdown of what constitutes a small business across major industries and all their subsectors. The table includes the overall industry sector, each subsector with its respective NAICS code, and the maximum size standard in terms of either average annual receipts or by number of employees.
Agriculture
NAICS industry description: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
| Sector 11 – Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 111 | Crop Production | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 111110 | Soybean Farming | $1 million | |
| 111120 | Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming | $1 million | |
| 111130 | Dry Pea and Bean Farming | $1 million | |
| 111140 | Wheat Farming | $1 million | |
| 111150 | Corn Farming | $1 million | |
| 111160 | Rice Farming | $1 million | |
| 111191 | Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming | $1 million | |
| 111199 | All Other Grain Farming | $1 million | |
| 111211 | Potato Farming | $1 million | |
| 111219 | Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming | $1 million | |
| 111310 | Orange Groves | $1 million | |
| 111320 | Citrus (except Orange) Groves | $1 million | |
| 111331 | Apple Orchards | $1 million | |
| 111332 | Grape Vineyards | $1 million | |
| 111333 | Strawberry Farming | $1 million | |
| 111334 | Berry (except Strawberry) Farming | $1 million | |
| 111335 | Tree Nut Farming | $1 million | |
| 111336 | Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming | $1 million | |
| 111339 | Other Non-citrus Fruit Farming | $1 million | |
| 111411 | Mushroom Production | $1 million | |
| 111419 | Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | $1 million | |
| 111421 | Nursery and Tree Production | $1 million | |
| 111422 | Floriculture Production | $1 million | |
| 111910 | Tobacco Farming | $1 million | |
| 111920 | Cotton Farming | $1 million | |
| 111930 | Sugarcane Farming | $1 million | |
| 111940 | Hay Farming | $1 million | |
| 111991 | Sugar Beet Farming | $1 million | |
| 111992 | Peanut Farming | $1 million | |
| 111998 | All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | $1 million | |
| Subsector 112 | Animal Production and Aquaculture | ||
| 112111 | Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming | $1 million | |
| 112112 | Cattle Feedlots | $8 million | |
| 112120 | Dairy Cattle and Milk Production | $1 million | |
| 112210 | Hog and Pig Farming | $1 million | |
| 112310 | Chicken Egg Production | $16.5 million | |
| 112320 | Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production | $1 million | |
| 112330 | Turkey Production | $1 million | |
| 112340 | Poultry Hatcheries | $1 million | |
| 112390 | Other Poultry Production | $1 million | |
| 112410 | Sheep Farming | $1 million | |
| 112420 | Goat Farming | $1 million | |
| 112511 | Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries | $1 million | |
| 112512 | Shellfish Farming | $1 million | |
| 112519 | Other Aquaculture | $1 million | |
| 112910 | Apiculture | $1 million | |
| 112920 | Horses and Other Equine Production | $1 million | |
| 112930 | Fur‑Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production | $1 million | |
| 112990 | All Other Animal Production | $1 million | |
| Subsector 113 | Forestry and Logging | ||
| 113110 | Timber Tract Operations | $12 million | |
| 113210 | Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products | $12 million | |
| 113310 | Logging | 500 | |
| Subsector 114 | Fishing, Hunting and Trapping | ||
| 114111 | Finfish Fishing | $22 million | |
| 114112 | Shellfish Fishing | $6 million | |
| 114119 | Other Marine Fishing | $8 million | |
| 114210 | Hunting and Trapping | $6 million | |
| Subsector 115 | Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | ||
| 115111 | Cotton Ginning | $12 million | |
| 115112 | Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | $8 million | |
| 115113 | Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine | $8 million | |
| 115114 | Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) | $30 million | |
| 115115 | Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders | $16.5 million | |
| 115116 | Farm Management Services | $8 million | |
| 115210 | Support Activities for Animal Production | $8 million | |
| 115310 | Support Activities for Forestry | $8 million | |
| 115310_a_Except | Forest Fire Suppression | $20.5 million | |
| 115310_b_Except | Fuels Management Services | $20.5 million |
Mining
NAICS industry description: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
| Sector 21 – Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 211120 | Crude Petroleum Extraction | 1,250 | |
| 211130 | Natural Gas Extraction | 1,250 | |
| Subsector 212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | ||
| 212111 | Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining | 1,250 | |
| 212112 | Bituminous Coal Underground Mining | 1,500 | |
| 212113 | Anthracite Mining | 250 | |
| 212210 | Iron Ore Mining | 750 | |
| 212221 | Gold Ore Mining | 1,500 | |
| 212222 | Silver Ore Mining | 250 | |
| 212230 | Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining | 750 | |
| 212291 | Uranium‑Radium‑Vanadium Ore Mining | 250 | |
| 212299 | All Other Metal Ore Mining | 750 | |
| 212311 | Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying | 500 | |
| 212312 | Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying | 750 | |
| 212313 | Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying | 750 | |
| 212319 | Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying | 500 | |
| 212321 | Construction Sand and Gravel Mining | 500 | |
| 212322 | Industrial Sand Mining | 500 | |
| 212324 | Kaolin and Ball Clay Mining | 750 | |
| 212325 | Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining | 500 | |
| 212391 | Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining | 750 | |
| 212392 | Phosphate Rock Mining | 1,000 | |
| 212393 | Other Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining | 500 | |
| 212399 | All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining | 500 | |
| Subsector 213 | Support Activities for Mining | ||
| 213111 | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | 1,000 | |
| 213112 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $41.5 million | |
| 213113 | Support Activities for Coal Mining | $22 million | |
| 213114 | Support Activities for Metal Mining | $22 million | |
| 213115 | Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) | $8 million |
Utilities
NAICS industry description: Utilities
| Sector 22 – Utilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 221 | Utilities | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 221111 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | 500 | |
| 221112 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 750 | |
| 221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 750 | |
| 221114 | Solar Electric Power Generation | 250 | |
| 221115 | Wind Electric Power Generation | 250 | |
| 221116 | Geothermal Electric Power Generation | 250 | |
| 221117 | Biomass Electric Power Generation | 250 | |
| 221118 | Other Electric Power Generation | 250 | |
| 221121 | Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control | 500 | |
| 221122 | Electric Power Distribution | 1,000 | |
| 221210 | Natural Gas Distribution | 1,000 | |
| 221310 | Water Supply and Irrigation Systems | $30 million | |
| 221320 | Sewage Treatment Facilities | $22 million | |
| 221330 | Steam and Air‑Conditioning Supply | $16.5 million |
Construction
NAICS industry description: Construction
| Sector 23 – Construction | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 236 | Construction of Buildings | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 236115 | New Single-family Housing Construction (Except For-Sale Builders) | $39.5 million | |
| 236116 | New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) | $39.5 million | |
| 236117 | New Housing For-Sale Builders | $39.5 million | |
| 236118 | Residential Remodelers | $39.5 million | |
| 236210 | Industrial Building Construction | $39.5 million | |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $39.5 million | |
| Subsector 237 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | ||
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $39.5 million | |
| 237120 | Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | $39.5 million | |
| 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $39.5 million | |
| 237210 | Land Subdivision | $30 million | |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $39.5 million | |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $39.5 million | |
| 237990_Except | Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities2 | $30 million | |
| Subsector 238 | Specialty Trade Contractors | ||
| 238110 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238120 | Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238130 | Framing Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238140 | Masonry Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238150 | Glass and Glazing Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238160 | Roofing Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238170 | Siding Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238190 | Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air‑Conditioning Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238320 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238330 | Flooring Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238340 | Tile and Terrazzo Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238350 | Finish Carpentry Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238390 | Other Building Finishing Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238910 | Site Preparation Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238990 | All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $16.5 million | |
| 238990_Except | Building and Property Specialty Trade Services | $16.5 million |
Manufacturing
NAICS industry description: Manufacturing
| Sector 31 – 33 – Manufacturing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 311 | Food Manufacturing | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 311111 | Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311119 | Other Animal Food Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 311211 | Flour Milling | 1,000 | |
| 311212 | Rice Milling | 500 | |
| 311213 | Malt Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 311221 | Wet Corn Milling | 1,250 | |
| 311224 | Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing | 1,000 | |
| 311225 | Fats and Oils Refining and Blending | 1,000 | |
| 311230 | Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311313 | Beet Sugar Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311314 | Cane Sugar Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311340 | Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311351 | Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans | 1,250 | |
| 311352 | Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate | 1,000 | |
| 311411 | Frozen Fruit, Juice and Vegetable Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311412 | Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 311421 | Fruit and Vegetable Canning3 | 1,000 | |
| 311422 | Specialty Canning | 1,250 | |
| 311423 | Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311511 | Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311512 | Creamery Butter Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311513 | Cheese Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 311514 | Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311520 | Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311611 | Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | 1,000 | |
| 311612 | Meat Processed from Carcasses | 1,000 | |
| 311613 | Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing | 750 | |
| 311615 | Poultry Processing | 1,250 | |
| 311710 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | 750 | |
| 311811 | Retail Bakeries | 500 | |
| 311812 | Commercial Bakeries | 1,000 | |
| 311813 | Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311821 | Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 311824 | Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour | 750 | |
| 311830 | Tortilla Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 311911 | Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311919 | Other Snack Food Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 311920 | Coffee and Tea Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311930 | Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 311941 | Mayonnaise, Dressing and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 311942 | Spice and Extract Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 311991 | Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 312 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | ||
| 312111 | Soft Drink Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 312112 | Bottled Water Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 312113 | Ice Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 312120 | Breweries | 1,250 | |
| 312130 | Wineries | 1,000 | |
| 312140 | Distilleries | 1,000 | |
| 312230 | Tobacco Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| Subsector 313 | Textile Mills | ||
| 313110 | Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills | 1,250 | |
| 313210 | Broadwoven Fabric Mills | 1,000 | |
| 313220 | Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery | 500 | |
| 313230 | Nonwoven Fabric Mills | 750 | |
| 313240 | Knit Fabric Mills | 500 | |
| 313310 | Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills | 1,000 | |
| 313320 | Fabric Coating Mills | 1,000 | |
| Subsector 314 | Textile Product Mills | ||
| 314110 | Carpet and Rug Mills | 1,500 | |
| 314120 | Curtain and Linen Mills | 750 | |
| 314910 | Textile Bag and Canvas Mills | 500 | |
| 314994 | Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills | 1,000 | |
| 314999 | All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 500 | |
| Subsector 315 | Apparel Manufacturing | ||
| 315110 | Hosiery and Sock Mills | 750 | |
| 315190 | Other Apparel Knitting Mills | 750 | |
| 315210 | Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors | 750 | |
| 315220 | Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 315240 | Women’s, Girls’, and Infants’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 315280 | Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 315990 | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 316 | Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing | ||
| 316110 | Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing | 500 | |
| 316210 | Footwear Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 316992 | Women’s Handbag and Purse Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 316998 | All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 321 | Wood Product Manufacturing | ||
| 321113 | Sawmills | 500 | |
| 321114 | Wood Preservation | 500 | |
| 321211 | Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 321212 | Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 321213 | Engineered Wood Member (except Truss) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 321214 | Truss Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 321219 | Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 321911 | Wood Window and Door Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 321912 | Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing | 500 | |
| 321918 | Other Millwork (including Flooring) | 500 | |
| 321920 | Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 321991 | Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 321992 | Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 321999 | All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 322 | Paper Manufacturing | ||
| 322110 | Pulp Mills | 750 | |
| 322121 | Paper (except Newsprint) Mills | 1,250 | |
| 322122 | Newsprint Mills | 750 | |
| 322130 | Paperboard Mills | 1,250 | |
| 322211 | Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 322212 | Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 322219 | Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 322220 | Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 322230 | Stationery Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 322291 | Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 322299 | All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 323 | Printing and Related Support Activities | ||
| 323111 | Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) | 500 | |
| 323113 | Commercial Screen Printing | 500 | |
| 323117 | Books Printing | 1,250 | |
| 323120 | Support Activities for Printing | 500 | |
| Subsector 324 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | ||
| 324110 | Petroleum Refineries4 | 1,500 | |
| 324121 | Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 324122 | Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 324191 | Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 324199 | All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | ||
| 325110 | Petrochemical Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325120 | Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325130 | Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325180 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325193 | Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325194 | Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325199 | All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325211 | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325212 | Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325220 | Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325311 | Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325312 | Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 325314 | Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 325320 | Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325411 | Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325413 | In‑Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325414 | Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325510 | Paint and Coating Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325520 | Adhesive Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 325611 | Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 325612 | Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 325613 | Surface Active Agent Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 325620 | Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 325910 | Printing Ink Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 325920 | Explosives Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 325991 | Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins | 500 | |
| 325992 | Photographic Film, Paper, Plate and Chemical Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 325998 | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | ||
| 326111 | Plastic Bag and Pouch Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326112 | Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 326113 | Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326121 | Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 326122 | Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326130 | Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 326140 | Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 326150 | Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326160 | Plastics Bottle Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 326191 | Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326199 | All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326211 | Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)5 | 1,500 | |
| 326212 | Tire Retreading | 500 | |
| 326220 | Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 326291 | Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use | 750 | |
| 326299 | All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 327 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | ||
| 327110 | Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 327120 | Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 327211 | Flat Glass Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 327212 | Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 327213 | Glass Container Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 327215 | Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass | 1,000 | |
| 327310 | Cement Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 327320 | Ready‑Mix Concrete Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 327331 | Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 327332 | Concrete Pipe Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 327390 | Other Concrete Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 327410 | Lime Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 327420 | Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 327910 | Abrasive Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 327991 | Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 327992 | Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 327993 | Mineral Wool Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 327999 | All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | ||
| 331110 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 331210 | Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 1,000 | |
| 331221 | Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 331222 | Steel Wire Drawing | 1,000 | |
| 331313 | Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production | 1,000 | |
| 331314 | Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum | 750 | |
| 331315 | Aluminum Sheet, Plate and Foil Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 331318 | Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | 750 | |
| 331410 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining | 1,000 | |
| 331420 | Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | 1,000 | |
| 331491 | Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing and Extruding | 750 | |
| 331492 | Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) | 750 | |
| 331511 | Iron Foundries | 1,000 | |
| 331512 | Steel Investment Foundries | 1,000 | |
| 331513 | Steel Foundries (except Investment) | 500 | |
| 331523 | Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries | 500 | |
| 331524 | Aluminum Foundries (except Die‑Casting) | 500 | |
| 331529 | Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) | 500 | |
| Subsector 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | ||
| 332111 | Iron and Steel Forging | 750 | |
| 332112 | Nonferrous Forging | 750 | |
| 332114 | Custom Roll Forming | 500 | |
| 332117 | Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332119 | Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) | 500 | |
| 332215 | Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332216 | Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332311 | Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332312 | Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332313 | Plate Work Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332321 | Metal Window and Door Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332322 | Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332323 | Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332410 | Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332420 | Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332431 | Metal Can Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 332439 | Other Metal Container Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332613 | Spring Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332618 | Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332710 | Machine Shops | 500 | |
| 332721 | Precision Turned Product Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332722 | Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet and Washer Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332811 | Metal Heat Treating | 750 | |
| 332812 | Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers | 500 | |
| 332813 | Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring | 500 | |
| 332911 | Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332912 | Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 332913 | Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 332919 | Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 332991 | Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 332992 | Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 332994 | Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 332996 | Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| Subsector 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | ||
| 333111 | Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333112 | Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 333120 | Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333131 | Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333132 | Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333241 | Food Product Machinery Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333242 | Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 333243 | Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333244 | Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 333249 | Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333314 | Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333316 | Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 333318 | Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 333413 | Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333414 | Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333415 | Air‑Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333511 | Industrial Mold Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333514 | Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig and Fixture Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333515 | Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333517 | Machine Tool Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333519 | Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333611 | Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Unit Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 333612 | Speed Changer, Industrial High‑Speed Drive and Gear Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 333613 | Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 333618 | Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 333912 | Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 333914 | Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 333921 | Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 333922 | Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333923 | Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist and Monorail System Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333924 | Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 333991 | Power‑Driven Hand Tool Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333992 | Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333993 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333994 | Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333995 | Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 333996 | Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 333997 | Scale and Balance Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 333999 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | ||
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334112 | Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334118 | Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 334210 | Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334220 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334290 | Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 334310 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 334412 | Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 334413 | Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334416 | Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 334417 | Electronic Connector Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 334418 | Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 334510 | Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 334512 | Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial and Appliance Use | 500 | |
| 334513 | Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 750 | |
| 334514 | Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 334515 | Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals | 750 | |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 334517 | Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 334519 | Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 334613 | Blank Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 334614 | Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing | 1,250 | |
| Subsector 335 | Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manufacturing | ||
| 335110 | Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 335121 | Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 335122 | Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 335129 | Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 335210 | Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 335220 | Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 335311 | Power, Distribution and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 335312 | Motor and Generator Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 335313 | Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 335314 | Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 335911 | Storage Battery Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 335912 | Primary Battery Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 335921 | Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 335929 | Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 335931 | Current‑Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 335932 | Noncurrent‑Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 335991 | Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 335999 | All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 500 | |
| Subsector 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | ||
| 336111 | Automobile Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336112 | Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336120 | Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336211 | Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336212 | Truck Trailer Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336213 | Motor Home Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 336214 | Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336310 | Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336320 | Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336330 | Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336340 | Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 336350 | Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336360 | Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336370 | Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 1,000 | |
| 336390 | Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing7 | 1,250 | |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 336415 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | 1,250 | |
| 336419 | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336510 | Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | 1,250 | |
| 336612 | Boat Building | 1,000 | |
| 336991 | Motorcycle, Bicycle and Parts Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 336992 | Military Armored Vehicle, Tank and Tank Component Manufacturing | 1,500 | |
| 336999 | All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| Subsector 337 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | ||
| 337110 | Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Counter Top Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 337121 | Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 337122 | Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 337124 | Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 337125 | Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 337127 | Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 337211 | Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 337212 | Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 337214 | Office Furniture (Except Wood) Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 337215 | Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 337910 | Mattress Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 337920 | Blind and Shade Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| Subsector 339 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | ||
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 339113 | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 339114 | Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 339115 | Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 339116 | Dental Laboratories | 500 | |
| 339910 | Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 339920 | Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 339930 | Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 339940 | Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 339950 | Sign Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 339991 | Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 339992 | Musical Instrument Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 339993 | Fastener, Button, Needle and Pin Manufacturing | 750 | |
| 339994 | Broom, Brush and Mop Manufacturing | 500 | |
| 339995 | Burial Casket Manufacturing | 1,000 | |
| 339999 | All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 500 |
Wholesale Trade
NAICS industry description: Wholesale trade
| Sector 42 – Wholesale Trade | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 423 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 423110 | Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 423120 | Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423130 | Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423140 | Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423210 | Furniture Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423220 | Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423310 | Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423320 | Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423330 | Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423390 | Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423410 | Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423420 | Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423430 | Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 423440 | Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423450 | Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423460 | Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423490 | Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423510 | Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423520 | Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423610 | Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423620 | Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423690 | Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 423710 | Hardware Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423720 | Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 423730 | Warm Air Heating and Air‑Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423740 | Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423810 | Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 423820 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423830 | Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423840 | Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423850 | Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423860 | Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423910 | Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423920 | Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 423930 | Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423940 | Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 423990 | Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| Subsector 424 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | ||
| 424110 | Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424120 | Stationary and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424130 | Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424210 | Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 424310 | Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424320 | Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424330 | Women’s, Children’s, and Infants’ Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424340 | Footwear Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424410 | General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 424420 | Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424430 | Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424440 | Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424450 | Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424460 | Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424470 | Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424480 | Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424490 | Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 424510 | Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424520 | Livestock Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424590 | Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424610 | Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424690 | Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424710 | Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals | 200 | |
| 424720 | Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) | 200 | |
| 424810 | Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424820 | Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 424910 | Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424920 | Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | |
| 424930 | Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists’ Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| 424940 | Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | |
| 424950 | Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 150 | |
| 424990 | Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 100 | |
| Subsector 425 | Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | ||
| 425110 | Business to Business Electronic Markets | 100 | |
| 425120 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | 100 |
Retail Trade
NAICS industry description: Retail trade
| Sector 44 – 45 – Retail Trade | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 441 | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 441110 | New Car Dealers | 200 | |
| 441120 | Used Car Dealers | $27 million | |
| 441210 | Recreational Vehicle Dealers | $35 million | |
| 441222 | Boat Dealers | $35 million | |
| 441228 | Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | $35 million | |
| 441310 | Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores | $16.5 million | |
| 441320 | Tire Dealers | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 442 | Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores | ||
| 442110 | Furniture Stores | $22 million | |
| 442210 | Floor Covering Stores | $8 million | |
| 442291 | Window Treatment Stores | $8 million | |
| 442299 | All Other Home Furnishings Stores | $22 million | |
| Subsector 443 | Electronics and Appliance Stores | ||
| 443141 | Household Appliance Stores | $12 million | |
| 443142 | Electronics Stores | $35 million | |
| Subsector 444 | Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | ||
| 444110 | Home Centers | $41.5 million | |
| 444120 | Paint and Wallpaper Stores | $30 million | |
| 444130 | Hardware Stores | $8 million | |
| 444190 | Other Building Material Dealers | $22 million | |
| 444210 | Outdoor Power Equipment Stores | $8 million | |
| 444220 | Nursery and Garden Centers | $12 million | |
| Subsector 445 | Food and Beverage Stores | ||
| 445110 | Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores | $35 million | |
| 445120 | Convenience Stores | $32 million | |
| 445210 | Meat Markets | $8 million | |
| 445220 | Fish and Seafood Markets | $8 million | |
| 445230 | Fruit and Vegetable Markets | $8 million | |
| 445291 | Baked Goods Stores | $8 million | |
| 445292 | Confectionery and Nut Stores | $8 million | |
| 445299 | All Other Specialty Food Stores | $8 million | |
| 445310 | Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores | $8 million | |
| Subsector 446 | Health and Personal Care Stores | ||
| 446110 | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | $30 million | |
| 446120 | Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies and Perfume Stores | $30 million | |
| 446130 | Optical Goods Stores | $22 million | |
| 446191 | Food (Health) Supplement Stores | $16.5 million | |
| 446199 | All Other Health and Personal Care Stores | $8 million | |
| Subsector 447 | Gasoline Stations | ||
| 447110 | Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | $32 million | |
| 447190 | Other Gasoline Stations | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 448 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores | ||
| 448110 | Men’s Clothing Stores | $12 million | |
| 448120 | Women’s Clothing Stores | $30 million | |
| 448130 | Children’s and Infants’ Clothing Stores | $35 million | |
| 448140 | Family Clothing Stores | $41.5 million | |
| 448150 | Clothing Accessories Stores | $16.5 million | |
| 448190 | Other Clothing Stores | $22 million | |
| 448210 | Shoe Stores | $30 million | |
| 448310 | Jewelry Stores | $16.5 million | |
| 448320 | Luggage and Leather Goods Stores | $30 million | |
| Subsector 451 | Sporting Good, Hobby, Book and Music Stores | ||
| 451110 | Sporting Goods Stores | $16.5 million | |
| 451120 | Hobby, Toy and Game Stores | $30 million | |
| 451130 | Sewing, Needlework and Piece Goods Stores | $30 million | |
| 451140 | Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores | $12 million | |
| 451211 | Book Stores | $30 million | |
| 451212 | News Dealers and Newsstands | $8 million | |
| Subsector 452 | General Merchandise Stores | ||
| 452210 | Department Stores | $35 million | |
| 452311 | Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters | $32 million | |
| 452319 | All Other General Merchandise Stores | $35 million | |
| Subsector 453 | Miscellaneous Store Retailers | ||
| 453110 | Florists | $8 million | |
| 453210 | Office Supplies and Stationery Stores | $35 million | |
| 453220 | Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores | $8 million | |
| 453310 | Used Merchandise Stores | $8 million | |
| 453910 | Pet and Pet Supplies Stores | $22 million | |
| 453920 | Art Dealers | $8 million | |
| 453930 | Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers | $16.5 million | |
| 453991 | Tobacco Stores | $8 million | |
| 453998 | All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) | $8 million | |
| Subsector 454 | Nonstore Retailers | ||
| 454110 | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | $41.5 million | |
| 454210 | Vending Machine Operators | $12 million | |
| 454310 | Fuel Dealers | 100 | |
| 454390 | Other Direct Selling Establishments | $8 million |
Transportation and Warehousing
NAICS industry description: Transportation and warehousing
| Sector 48 – 49 – Transportation and Warehousing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 481 | Air Transportation | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 481111 | Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation | 1,500 | |
| 481112 | Scheduled Freight Air Transportation | 1,500 | |
| 481211 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation | 1,500 | |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | 1,500 | |
| 481219 | Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 482 | Rail Transportation | ||
| 482111 | Line‑Haul Railroads | 1,500 | |
| 482112 | Short Line Railroads | 1,500 | |
| Subsector 483 | Water Transportation | ||
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 500 | |
| 483112 | Deep Sea Passenger Transportation | 1,500 | |
| 483113 | Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation | 750 | |
| 483114 | Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation | 500 | |
| 483211 | Inland Water Freight Transportation | 750 | |
| 483212 | Inland Water Passenger Transportation | 500 | |
| Subsector 484 | Truck Transportation | ||
| 484110 | General Freight Trucking, Local | $30 million | |
| 484121 | General Freight Trucking, Long‑Distance, Truckload | $30 million | |
| 484122 | General Freight Trucking, Long‑Distance, Less Than Truckload | $30 million | |
| 484210 | Used Household and Office Goods Moving | $30 million | |
| 484220 | Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local | $30 million | |
| 484230 | Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long‑Distance | $30 million | |
| Subsector 485 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | ||
| 485111 | Mixed Mode Transit Systems | $16.5 million | |
| 485112 | Commuter Rail Systems | $16.5 million | |
| 485113 | Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems | $16.5 million | |
| 485119 | Other Urban Transit Systems | $16.5 million | |
| 485210 | Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation | $16.5 million | |
| 485310 | Taxi Service | $16.5 million | |
| 485320 | Limousine Service | $16.5 million | |
| 485410 | School and Employee Bus Transportation | $16.5 million | |
| 485510 | Charter Bus Industry | $16.5 million | |
| 485991 | Special Needs Transportation | $16.5 million | |
| 485999 | All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 486 | Pipeline Transportation | ||
| 486110 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 1,500 | |
| 486210 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $30 million | |
| 486910 | Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products | 1,500 | |
| 486990 | All Other Pipeline Transportation | $40.5 million | |
| Subsector 487 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | ||
| 487110 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | $8 million | |
| 487210 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | $8 million | |
| 487990 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other | $8 million | |
| Subsector 488 | Support Activities for Transportation | ||
| 488111 | Air Traffic Control | $35 million | |
| 488119 | Other Airport Operations | $35 million | |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $35 million | |
| 488210 | Support Activities for Rail Transportation | $16.5 million | |
| 488310 | Port and Harbor Operations | $41.5 million | |
| 488320 | Marine Cargo Handling | $41.5 million | |
| 488330 | Navigational Services to Shipping | $41.5 million | |
| 488390 | Other Support Activities for Water Transportation | $41.5 million | |
| 488410 | Motor Vehicle Towing | $8 million | |
| 488490 | Other Support Activities for Road Transportation | $8 million | |
| 488510 | Freight Transportation Arrangement | $16.5 million | |
| 488510_Except | Non‑Vessel Owning Common Carriers and Household Goods Forwarders | $30 million | |
| 488991 | Packing and Crating | $30 million | |
| 488999 | All Other Support Activities for Transportation | $8 million | |
| Subsector 491 | Postal Service | ||
| 491110 | Postal Service | $8 million | |
| Subsector 492 | Couriers and Messengers | ||
| 492110 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 1,500 | |
| 492210 | Local Messengers and Local Delivery | $30 million | |
| Subsector 493 | Warehousing and Storage | ||
| 493110 | General Warehousing and Storage | $30 million | |
| 493120 | Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage | $30 million | |
| 493130 | Farm Product Warehousing and Storage | $30 million | |
| 493190 | Other Warehousing and Storage | $30 million |
Information
NAICS industry description: Information
| Sector 51 – Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 511 | Publishing Industries (except Internet) | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 511110 | Newspaper Publishers | 1,000 | |
| 511120 | Periodical Publishers | 1,000 | |
| 511130 | Book Publishers | 1,000 | |
| 511140 | Directory and Mailing List Publishers | 1,250 | |
| 511191 | Greeting Card Publishers | 1,500 | |
| 511199 | All Other Publishers | 500 | |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | $41.5 million | |
| Subsector 512 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | ||
| 512110 | Motion Picture and Video Production | $35 million | |
| 512120 | Motion Picture and Video Distribution | $34.5 million | |
| 512131 | Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive‑Ins) | $41.5 million | |
| 512132 | Drive‑In Motion Picture Theaters | $8 million | |
| 512191 | Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services | $34.5 million | |
| 512199 | Other Motion Picture and Video Industries | $22 million | |
| 512230 | Music Publishers | 750 | |
| 512240 | Sound Recording Studios | $8 million | |
| 512250 | Record Production and Distribution | 250 | |
| 512290 | Other Sound Recording Industries | $12 million | |
| Subsector 515 | Broadcasting (except Internet) | ||
| 515111 | Radio Networks | $35 million | |
| 515112 | Radio Stations | $41.5 million | |
| 515120 | Television Broadcasting | $41.5 million | |
| 515210 | Cable and Other Subscription Programming | $41.5 million | |
| Subsector 517 | Telecommunications | ||
| 517311 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 1,500 | |
| 517312 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | 1,500 | |
| 517410 | Satellite Telecommunications | $35 million | |
| 517911 | Telecommunications Resellers | 1,500 | |
| 517919 | All Other Telecommunications | $35 million | |
| Subsector 518 | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | ||
| 518210 | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | $35 million | |
| Subsector 519 | Other Information Services | ||
| 519110 | News Syndicates | $30 million | |
| 519120 | Libraries and Archives | $16.5 million | |
| 519130 | Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals | 1,000 |
Finance and Insurance
NAICS industry description: Finance and insurance
| Sector 52 – Finance and Insurance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 522 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 522110 | Commercial Banking | $600 million in assets | |
| 522120 | Savings Institutions | $600 million in assets | |
| 522130 | Credit Unions | $600 million in assets | |
| 522190 | Other Depository Credit Intermediation | $600 million in assets | |
| 522210 | Credit Card Issuing | $600 million in assets | |
| 522220 | Sales Financing | $41.5 million | |
| 522291 | Consumer Lending | $41.5 million | |
| 522292 | Real Estate Credit | $41.5 million | |
| 522293 | International Trade Financing | $41.5 million | |
| 522294 | Secondary Market Financing | $41.5 million | |
| 522298 | All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $41.5 million | |
| 522310 | Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | $8 million | |
| 522320 | Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities | $41.5 million | |
| 522390 | Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | $22 million | |
| Subsector 523 | Financial Investments and Related Activities | ||
| 523110 | Investment Banking and Securities Dealing | $41.5 million | |
| 523120 | Securities Brokerage | $41.5 million | |
| 523130 | Commodity Contracts Dealing | $41.5 million | |
| 523140 | Commodity Contracts Brokerage | $41.5 million | |
| 523210 | Securities and Commodity Exchanges | $41.5 million | |
| 523910 | Miscellaneous Intermediation | $41.5 million | |
| 523920 | Portfolio Management | $41.5 million | |
| 523930 | Investment Advice | $41.5 million | |
| 523991 | Trust, Fiduciary and Custody Activities | $41.5 million | |
| 523999 | Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | $41.5 million | |
| Subsector 524 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | ||
| 524113 | Direct Life Insurance Carriers | $41.5 million | |
| 524114 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $41.5 million | |
| 524126 | Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers | 1,500 | |
| 524127 | Direct Title Insurance Carriers | $41.5 million | |
| 524128 | Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health and Medical) Carriers | $41.5 million | |
| 524130 | Reinsurance Carriers | $41.5 million | |
| 524210 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $8 million | |
| 524291 | Claims Adjusting | $22 million | |
| 524292 | Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds | $35 million | |
| 524298 | All Other Insurance Related Activities | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 525 | Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Vehicles | ||
| 525110 | Pension Funds | $35 million | |
| 525120 | Health and Welfare Funds | $35 million | |
| 525190 | Other Insurance Funds | $35 million | |
| 525910 | Open‑End Investment Funds | $35 million | |
| 525920 | Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts | $35 million | |
| 525990 | Other Financial Vehicles | $35 million |
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
NAICS industry description: Real estate and rental and leasing
| Sector 53 – Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 531 | Real Estate | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 531110 | Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings | $30 million | |
| 531120 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | $30 million | |
| 531130 | Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self Storage Units | $30 million | |
| 531190 | Lessors of Other Real Estate Property | $30 million | |
| 531210 | Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | $8 million | |
| 531311 | Residential Property Managers | $8 million | |
| 531312 | Nonresidential Property Managers | $8 million | |
| 531320 | Offices of Real Estate Appraisers | $8 million | |
| 531390 | Other Activities Related to Real Estate | $8 million | |
| Subsector 532 | Rental and Leasing Services | ||
| 532111 | Passenger Car Rental | $41.5 million | |
| 532112 | Passenger Car Leasing | $41.5 million | |
| 532120 | Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing | $41.5 million | |
| 532210 | Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental | $41.5 million | |
| 532281 | Formal Wear and Costume Rental | $22 million | |
| 532282 | Video Tape and Disc Rental | $30 million | |
| 532283 | Home Health Equipment Rental | $35 million | |
| 532284 | Recreational Goods Rental | $8 million | |
| 532289 | All Other Consumer Goods Rental | $8 million | |
| 532310 | General Rental Centers | $8 million | |
| 532411 | Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing | $35 million | |
| 532412 | Construction, Mining and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | $35 million | |
| 532420 | Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | $35 million | |
| 532490 | Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | $35 million | |
| Subsector 533 | Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | ||
| 533110 | Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | $41.5 million |
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
NAICS industry description: Professional, scientific and technical services
| Sector 54 – Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 541 | Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 541110 | Offices of Lawyers | $12 million | |
| 541191 | Title Abstract and Settlement Offices | $12 million | |
| 541199 | All Other Legal Services | $12 million | |
| 541211 | Offices of Certified Public Accountants | $22 million | |
| 541213 | Tax Preparation Services | $22 million | |
| 541214 | Payroll Services | $22 million | |
| 541219 | Other Accounting Services | $22 million | |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | $8 million | |
| 541320 | Landscape Architectural Services | $8 million | |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541330_a_Except | Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons | $41.5 million | |
| 541330_b_Except | Contracts and Subcontracts for Engineering Services Awarded Under the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 | $41.5 million | |
| 541330_c_Except | Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture | $41.5 million | |
| 541340 | Drafting Services | $8 million | |
| 541350 | Building Inspection Services | $8 million | |
| 541360 | Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541370 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories | $16.5 million | |
| 541410 | Interior Design Services | $8 million | |
| 541420 | Industrial Design Services | $8 million | |
| 541430 | Graphic Design Services | $8 million | |
| 541490 | Other Specialized Design Services | $8 million | |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $30 million | |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $30 million | |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $30 million | |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $30 million | |
| 541519_Except | Information Technology Value Added Resellers | 150 | |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541612 | Human Resources Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541613 | Marketing Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution and Logistics Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541618 | Other Management Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541713 | Research and Technology in Nanotechnology | 1,000 | |
| 541714 | Research and Technology in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 1,000 | |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1,000 | |
| 541715_a_Except | Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts | 1,500 | |
| 541715_b_Except | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment | 1,250 | |
| 541715_c_Except | Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts | 1,250 | |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $22 million | |
| 541810 | Advertising Agencies | $16.5 million | |
| 541820 | Public Relations Agencies | $16.5 million | |
| 541830 | Media Buying Agencies | $16.5 million | |
| 541840 | Media Representatives | $16.5 million | |
| 541850 | Outdoor Advertising | $16.5 million | |
| 541860 | Direct Mail Advertising | $16.5 million | |
| 541870 | Advertising Material Distribution Services | $16.5 million | |
| 541890 | Other Services Related to Advertising | $16.5 million | |
| 541910 | Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling | $16.5 million | |
| 541921 | Photography Studios, Portrait | $8 million | |
| 541922 | Commercial Photography | $8 million | |
| 541930 | Translation and Interpretation Services | $8 million | |
| 541940 | Veterinary Services | $8 million | |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | $16.5 million |
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
NAICS industry description: Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
| Sector 56 – Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 561 | Administrative and Support Services | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 561110 | Office Administrative Services | $8 million | |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $41.5 million | |
| 561311 | Employment Placement Agencies | $30 million | |
| 561312 | Executive Search Services | $30 million | |
| 561320 | Temporary Help Services | $30 million | |
| 561330 | Professional Employer Organizations | $30 million | |
| 561410 | Document Preparation Services | $16.5 million | |
| 561421 | Telephone Answering Services | $16.5 million | |
| 561422 | Telemarketing Bureaus and Other contact Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 561431 | Private Mail Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 561439 | Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops) | $16.5 million | |
| 561440 | Collection Agencies | $16.5 million | |
| 561450 | Credit Bureaus | $16.5 million | |
| 561491 | Repossession Services | $16.5 million | |
| 561492 | Court Reporting and Stenotype Services | $16.5 million | |
| 561499 | All Other Business Support Services | $16.5 million | |
| 561510 | Travel Agencies | $22 million | |
| 561520 | Tour Operators | $22 million | |
| 561591 | Convention and Visitors Bureaus | $22 million | |
| 561599 | All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $22 million | |
| 561611 | Investigation Services | $22 million | |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $22 million | |
| 561613 | Armored Car Services | $22 million | |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | $22 million | |
| 561622 | Locksmiths | $22 million | |
| 561710 | Exterminating and Pest Control Services | $12 million | |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | $19.5 million | |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | $8 million | |
| 561740 | Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services | $6 million | |
| 561790 | Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $8 million | |
| 561910 | Packaging and Labeling Services | $12 million | |
| 561920 | Convention and Trade Show Organizers | $12 million | |
| 561990 | All Other Support Services | $12 million | |
| Subsector 562 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | ||
| 562111 | Solid Waste Collection | $41.5 million | |
| 562112 | Hazardous Waste Collection | $41.5 million | |
| 562119 | Other Waste Collection | $41.5 million | |
| 562211 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | $41.5 million | |
| 562212 | Solid Waste Landfill | $41.5 million | |
| 562213 | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators | $41.5 million | |
| 562219 | Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal | $41.5 million | |
| 562910 | Remediation Services | $22 million | |
| 562910_Except | Environmental Remediation Services | 750 | |
| 562920 | Materials Recovery Facilities | $22 million | |
| 562991 | Septic Tank and Related Services | $8 million | |
| 562998 | All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services | $8 million |
Education
NAICS industry description: Educational services
| Sector 61 – Educational Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 611 | Educational Services | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 611110 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $12 million | |
| 611210 | Junior Colleges | $22 million | |
| 611310 | Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools | $30 million | |
| 611410 | Business and Secretarial Schools | $8 million | |
| 611420 | Computer Training | $12 million | |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training | $12 million | |
| 611511 | Cosmetology and Barber Schools | $8 million | |
| 611512 | Flight Training | $30 million | |
| 611513 | Apprenticeship Training | $8 million | |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | $16.5 million | |
| 611519_Except | Job Corps Centers | $41.5 million | |
| 611610 | Fine Arts Schools | $8 million | |
| 611620 | Sports and Recreation Instruction | $8 million | |
| 611630 | Language Schools | $12 million | |
| 611691 | Exam Preparation and Tutoring | $8 million | |
| 611692 | Automobile Driving Schools | $8 million | |
| 611699 | All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | $12 million | |
| 611710 | Educational Support Services | $16.5 million |
Health Care and Social Assistance
NAICS industry description: Health care and social assistance
| Sector 62 – Health Care and Social Assistance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 621 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $12 million | |
| 621112 | Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | $12 million | |
| 621210 | Offices of Dentists | $8 million | |
| 621310 | Offices of Chiropractors | $8 million | |
| 621320 | Offices of Optometrists | $8 million | |
| 621330 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $8 million | |
| 621340 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and Audiologists | $8 million | |
| 621391 | Offices of Podiatrists | $8 million | |
| 621399 | Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | $8 million | |
| 621410 | Family Planning Centers | $12 million | |
| 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 621491 | HMO Medical Centers | $35 million | |
| 621492 | Kidney Dialysis Centers | $41.5 million | |
| 621493 | Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 621498 | All Other Outpatient Care Centers | $22 million | |
| 621511 | Medical Laboratories | $35 million | |
| 621512 | Diagnostic Imaging Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 621610 | Home Health Care Services | $16.5 million | |
| 621910 | Ambulance Services | $16.5 million | |
| 621991 | Blood and Organ Banks | $35 million | |
| 621999 | All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 622 | Hospitals | ||
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $41.5 million | |
| 622210 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $41.5 million | |
| 622310 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $41.5 million | |
| Subsector 623 | Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | ||
| 623110 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $30 million | |
| 623210 | Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | $16.5 million | |
| 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | $16.5 million | |
| 623311 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities | $30 million | |
| 623312 | Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $12 million | |
| 623990 | Other Residential Care Facilities | $12 million | |
| Subsector 624 | Social Assistance | ||
| 624110 | Child and Youth Services | $12 million | |
| 624120 | Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | $12 million | |
| 624190 | Other Individual and Family Services | $12 million | |
| 624210 | Community Food Services | $12 million | |
| 624221 | Temporary Shelters | $12 million | |
| 624229 | Other Community Housing Services | $16.5 million | |
| 624230 | Emergency and Other Relief Services | $35 million | |
| 624310 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $12 million | |
| 624410 | Child Day Care Services | $8 million |
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
NAICS industry description: Arts, entertainment and recreation
| Sector 62 – Health Care and Social Assistance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 621 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $12 million | |
| 621112 | Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | $12 million | |
| 621210 | Offices of Dentists | $8 million | |
| 621310 | Offices of Chiropractors | $8 million | |
| 621320 | Offices of Optometrists | $8 million | |
| 621330 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $8 million | |
| 621340 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and Audiologists | $8 million | |
| 621391 | Offices of Podiatrists | $8 million | |
| 621399 | Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | $8 million | |
| 621410 | Family Planning Centers | $12 million | |
| 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 621491 | HMO Medical Centers | $35 million | |
| 621492 | Kidney Dialysis Centers | $41.5 million | |
| 621493 | Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 621498 | All Other Outpatient Care Centers | $22 million | |
| 621511 | Medical Laboratories | $35 million | |
| 621512 | Diagnostic Imaging Centers | $16.5 million | |
| 621610 | Home Health Care Services | $16.5 million | |
| 621910 | Ambulance Services | $16.5 million | |
| 621991 | Blood and Organ Banks | $35 million | |
| 621999 | All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | $16.5 million | |
| Subsector 622 | Hospitals | ||
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $41.5 million | |
| 622210 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $41.5 million | |
| 622310 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $41.5 million | |
| Subsector 623 | Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | ||
| 623110 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $30 million | |
| 623210 | Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | $16.5 million | |
| 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | $16.5 million | |
| 623311 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities | $30 million | |
| 623312 | Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $12 million | |
| 623990 | Other Residential Care Facilities | $12 million | |
| Subsector 624 | Social Assistance | ||
| 624110 | Child and Youth Services | $12 million | |
| 624120 | Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | $12 million | |
| 624190 | Other Individual and Family Services | $12 million | |
| 624210 | Community Food Services | $12 million | |
| 624221 | Temporary Shelters | $12 million | |
| 624229 | Other Community Housing Services | $16.5 million | |
| 624230 | Emergency and Other Relief Services | $35 million | |
| 624310 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $12 million | |
| 624410 | Child Day Care Services | $8 million |
Accommodation and Food Services
NAICS industry description: Accommodation and food services
| Sector 72 – Accommodation and Food Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 721 | Accommodation | Size standards in average annual receipts | Size standards in number of employees |
| 721110 | Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | $35 million | |
| 721120 | Casino Hotels | $35 million | |
| 721191 | Bed‑and‑Breakfast Inns | $8 million | |
| 721199 | All Other Traveler Accommodation | $8 million | |
| 721211 | RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds | $8 million | |
| 721214 | Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) | $8 million | |
| 721310 | Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers’ Camps | $8 million | |
| Subsector 722 | Food Services and Drinking Places | ||
| 722310 | Food Service Contractors | $41.5 million | |
| 722320 | Caterers | $8 million | |
| 722330 | Mobile Food Services | $8 million | |
| 722410 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $8 million | |
| 722511 | Full-Service Restaurants | $8 million | |
| 722513 | Limited-Service Restaurants | $12 million | |
| 722514 | Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets | $30 million | |
| 722515 | Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | $8 million |
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