CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for finish carpentry contractors in New Jersey
904 finish carpentry contractors operated in New Jersey in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 904CBP 2023
- Employees
- 4,607mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 9.5U.S. 9.5
- State rank
- 11th of 51by count
How many finish carpentry contractors operate in New Jersey
New Jersey had 904 finish carpentry contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors). They employed 4,607 people in mid-March and reported $314.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 11th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Finish carpentry contractors make up 0.38% of the 237,968 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Jersey has 9.5 finish carpentry contractors, in line with the national rate of 9.5. The average establishment has 5.1 employees against 5.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $68,241, 14.9% above the U.S. figure of $59,399.
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 904 | 32,219 |
| Mid-March employees | 4,607 | 177,042 |
| Annual payroll | $314,387,000 | $10,516,185,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $68,241 | $59,399 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 9.5 | 9.5 |
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.
Where finish carpentry contractors in New Jersey are concentrated
Census published finish carpentry contractor counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Jersey. The largest is New York, NY-NJ, with 2,570 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 10% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | 2,570 | 11,707 | 12.9 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 572 | 3,790 | 9.0 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | 76 | 384 | 8.6 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 56 | 199 | 15.0 |
| Trenton, NJ | 26 | 148 | 6.6 |
| Vineland, NJ | 9 | — | 5.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at finish carpentry contractors in New Jersey
76.1% of New Jersey's finish carpentry contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 73.5% nationally. 91.6% 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 | 687 | 76.1% | 73.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 140 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 37 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| 20–49 employees | 30 | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| 50 or more employees | 9 | 1.0% | 1.2% |
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.
Calls a finish carpentry contractor in New Jersey has to catch
Finish carpenters do trim, cabinetry and built-ins, often for contractors on tight schedules. Being reachable on site helps keep jobs sequenced.
A few of the calls that come in to finish carpentry contractors in New Jersey:
- A designer calls about a detail.
- A homeowner calls about built-in shelving.
- A customer calls about a cabinet installation.
Business texting for finish carpentry contractors
Carpenters text photos and schedule updates.
Texting from a local number in New Jersey requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 5-person finish carpentry contractor
Finish carpentry contractors in New Jersey average 5.1 employees, so the comparison uses a 5-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 5 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $150.00 a month and 5 on Ooma Office Pro cost $124.75. Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 5 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $612 less than RingCentral for a finish carpentry contractor in New Jersey 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 | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $95.00 | $1,140.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $115.00 | $1,380.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $124.75 | $1,497.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $135.00 | $1,620.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $150.00 | $1,800.00 |
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 New Jersey
New Jersey has 10 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a finish carpentry contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 780 | Eastern | 1957 | 640 |
| 732 | 780 | Eastern | 1997 | 848 |
| 201 | 779 | Eastern | 1947 | 551 |
| 973 | 779 | Eastern | 1997 | 862 |
| 908 | 722 | Eastern | 1990 | none |
| 856 | 676 | Eastern | 1999 | none |
| 862 | 390 | Eastern | 2001 | 973 |
| 551 | 301 | Eastern | 2001 | 201 |
| 848 | 289 | Eastern | 2001 | 732 |
| 640 | 132 | Eastern | 2018 | 609 |
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 finish carpentry contractors in New Jersey
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in New Jersey 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 finish carpentry contractors are in New Jersey?
904 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 4,607 people in mid-March.
Which New Jersey metro area has the most finish carpentry contractors?
New York, NY-NJ, with 2,570 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 5-person finish carpentry contractor?
$150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Jersey 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.