Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case.
Top Careers in this Sector
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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Computer and Mathematical Occupations
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Computer Occupations
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Business Operations Specialists
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Management Occupations
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations
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Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers
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Legal Occupations
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Software Developers
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Financial Specialists
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Engineers
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Sales and Related Occupations
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Accountants and Auditors
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Accountants and Auditors
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Top Executives
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Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
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Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks
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Lawyers
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General and Operations Managers
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$94,101
Growth Rate
+3.98%
Active Roles
918