Business phone system for breweries in Oklahoma
49 breweries operated in Oklahoma in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 49CBP 2023
- Employees
- 508mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.2U.S. 1.5
- State rank
- 31st of 51by count
Breweries in Oklahoma by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 49 breweries in Oklahoma in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 312120). They employed 508 people in mid-March and reported $14.3 million in annual payroll. That is the 31st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Breweries make up 0.05% of the 96,402 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Oklahoma has 1.2 breweries, 22.0% below the national rate of 1.5. The average establishment has 10.4 employees against 18.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $28,093, 39.9% below the U.S. figure of $46,767.
| Measure | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 49 | 5,218 |
| Mid-March employees | 508 | 98,647 |
| Annual payroll | $14,271,000 (moderate noise) | $4,613,459,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 10.4 | 18.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $28,093 | $46,767 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.5 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Oklahoma's largest markets for breweries
Census published brewery counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Oklahoma. The largest is Oklahoma City, OK, with 22 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 67% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 22 | 238 | 1.5 |
| Tulsa, OK | 11 | 98 | 1.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at breweries in Oklahoma
31.3% of Oklahoma's breweries with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 25.7% nationally. 62.5% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 15 | 31.3% | 25.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 15 | 31.3% | 26.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 12 | 25.0% | 25.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 6 | 12.5% | 16.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for breweries in Oklahoma
Craft breweries handle taproom events, distribution accounts and tours, and calls come from consumers and businesses. Routing them to the right person saves time.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for breweries in Oklahoma:
- A bar calls to add a beer to its lineup.
- A customer calls about a private event in the taproom.
- A distributor calls about an order.
What breweries text about
Breweries text event confirmations.
Texting from a local number in Oklahoma requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 10-person brewery
Breweries in Oklahoma average 10.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 10-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a brewery in Oklahoma of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 5 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a brewery can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 783 | Central | 1947 | 572 |
| 918 | 782 | Central | 1953 | 539 |
| 580 | 740 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 539 | 239 | Central | 2011 | 918 |
| 572 | 117 | Central | 2021 | 405 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for breweries in Oklahoma
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Oklahoma is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many breweries are in Oklahoma?
49 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 508 people in mid-March.
Which Oklahoma metro area has the most breweries?
Oklahoma City, OK, with 22 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person brewery?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Oklahoma number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.