This sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. Activities 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.

Employment classified in this new NAICS sector was previously classified in the Services (95%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (4%) and Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (1%) divisions under SIC.

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Labor Market Information
1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920-4407
Sandra M. Powell, Director

Phone: (401) 462-8740
Fax: (401) 462-8766
TDD: (401) 462-8006
E-mail LMI