CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for finish carpentry contractors in Texas
1,423 finish carpentry contractors operated in Texas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 1,423CBP 2023
- Employees
- 11,055mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.5U.S. 9.5
- State rank
- 4th of 51by count
How many finish carpentry contractors operate in Texas
Texas had 1,423 finish carpentry contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors). They employed 11,055 people in mid-March and reported $645.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 4th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Finish carpentry contractors make up 0.21% of the 670,878 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Texas has 4.5 finish carpentry contractors, 52.0% below the national rate of 9.5. The average establishment has 7.8 employees against 5.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $58,379, in line with the U.S. figure of $59,399.
| Measure | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 1,423 | 32,219 |
| Mid-March employees | 11,055 | 177,042 |
| Annual payroll | $645,377,000 | $10,516,185,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.8 | 5.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $58,379 | $59,399 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.5 | 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.
Finish carpentry contractors by metro area in Texas
Census published finish carpentry contractor counts for 38 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Texas. The largest is Dallas, TX, with 391 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 95% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 391 | 3,260 | 4.7 |
| Houston, TX | 296 | 2,513 | 3.8 |
| Austin, TX | 182 | 1,556 | 7.1 |
| San Antonio, TX | 125 | 1,391 | 4.5 |
| El Paso, TX | 31 | 173 | 3.5 |
| Lubbock, TX | 31 | 201 | 8.4 |
| Amarillo, TX | 29 | 196 | 10.6 |
| Waco, TX | 20 | — | 6.5 |
| Tyler, TX | 20 | 91 | 8.0 |
| Longview, TX | 17 | 90 | 5.8 |
| College Station, TX | 17 | 76 | 5.9 |
| Abilene, TX | 17 | 110 | 9.2 |
| McAllen, TX | 15 | 62 | 1.6 |
| Killeen, TX | 15 | 93 | 2.9 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 14 | 74 | 3.1 |
| Beaumont, TX | 13 | — | 3.3 |
| Midland, TX | 10 | — | 5.3 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 9 | 48 | 6.0 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | 9 | — | 6.2 |
| San Angelo, TX | 8 | — | 6.6 |
| Brownsville, TX | 7 | 38 | 1.6 |
| Athens, TX | 7 | 48 | 8.0 |
| Granbury, TX | 7 | — | 10.1 |
| Stephenville, TX | 7 | 47 | 15.7 |
| Brownwood, TX | 6 | — | 15.5 |
Top 25 of 38 areas by establishments. Source: Census CBP 2023.
Team sizes at finish carpentry contractors in Texas
65.6% of Texas's finish carpentry contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 73.5% nationally. 81.0% 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 | 932 | 65.6% | 73.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 219 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 153 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| 20–49 employees | 84 | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| 50 or more employees | 33 | 2.3% | 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 Texas 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 Texas:
- A designer calls about a detail.
- A customer calls about a cabinet installation.
- A general contractor calls to schedule trim work.
Business texting for finish carpentry contractors
Carpenters text photos and schedule updates.
Texting from a local number in Texas requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for an 8-person finish carpentry contractor
Finish carpentry contractors in Texas average 7.8 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $240.00 a month and 8 on Ooma Office Pro cost $199.60. Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a finish carpentry contractor in Texas 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 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
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 Texas
Texas has 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 786 | Central | 1996 | 346, 621, 713, 832 |
| 469 | 786 | Central | 1999 | 214, 945, 972 |
| 832 | 786 | Central | 1999 | 281, 346, 713 |
| 512 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 737 |
| 713 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 281, 346, 621, 832 |
| 972 | 785 | Central | 1996 | 214, 469, 945 |
| 210 | 784 | Central | 1992 | 726 |
| 214 | 784 | Central | 1947 | 469, 945, 972 |
| 817 | 780 | Central | 1953 | 682 |
| 903 | 771 | Central | 1990 | 430 |
| 346 | 752 | Central | 2014 | 281, 621, 713, 832 |
| 956 | 735 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 806 | 734 | Central | 1957 | none |
| 254 | 671 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 361 | 537 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 940 | 506 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 830 | 496 | Central | 1997 | none |
| 409 | 433 | Central | 1982 | none |
| 936 | 422 | Central | 2000 | none |
| 682 | 421 | Central | 2000 | 817 |
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 Texas
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 Texas 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 Texas?
1,423 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 11,055 people in mid-March.
Which Texas metro area has the most finish carpentry contractors?
Dallas, TX, with 391 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person finish carpentry contractor?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Texas 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.