NAICS Code for Land Surveying
The NAICS code for land surveying is 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Land, construction, topographic and hydrographic surveying, along with GIS and photogrammetric mapping, use 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Geophysical surveying is 541360. Aerial surveying for maps belongs here, while aerial photography that isn't mapping is 541922.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 541370 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | You do geophysical surveying, such as seismic, magnetic or gravity surveys. | $28.5 million or less in receipts |
| 541330 Engineering Services | You provide engineering design along with surveying. | $25.5 million or less in receipts |
| 541922 Commercial Photography | You take aerial photographs that aren't for mapping. | $9 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for land surveying?
The NAICS code for land surveying is 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Land, construction, topographic and hydrographic surveying, along with GIS and photogrammetric mapping, use 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Geophysical surveying is 541360. Aerial surveying for maps belongs here, while aerial photography that isn't mapping is 541922.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541370?
A business counts as small under NAICS 541370 with $19 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.