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76 carpet and upholstery cleaning services operated in Kansas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 76CBP 2023
- Employees
- 372mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.6U.S. 2.0
- State rank
- 30th of 50by count
Carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 76 carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 561740). They employed 372 people in mid-March and reported $14.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 30th highest count among the 50 states and DC with published figures. Carpet and upholstery cleaning services make up 0.10% of the 76,139 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Kansas has 2.6 carpet and upholstery cleaning services, 30.4% above the national rate of 2.0. The average establishment has 4.9 employees against 5.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $39,836, 2.6% below the U.S. figure of $40,900.
| Measure | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 76 | 6,673 |
| Mid-March employees | 372 | 36,157 |
| Annual payroll | $14,819,000 (moderate noise) | $1,478,811,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $39,836 | $40,900 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.6 | 2.0 |
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.
Kansas's largest markets for carpet and upholstery cleaning services
Census published carpet and upholstery cleaning company counts for 8 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Kansas. The largest is Kansas City, MO-KS, with 53 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 51% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 53 | 457 | 2.4 |
| Wichita, KS | 18 | — | 2.7 |
| Manhattan, KS | 7 | — | 5.2 |
| Lawrence, KS | 7 | — | 5.7 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 5 | — | 4.2 |
| Topeka, KS | 4 | 4 | 1.7 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 4 | 12 | 1.9 |
| Garden City, KS | 3 | 9 | 7.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas
78.1% of Kansas's carpet and upholstery cleaning services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 72.4% nationally. 89.0% 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 | 57 | 78.1% | 72.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 8 | 11.0% | 15.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 8 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 3.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
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 carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas
Carpet cleaning is booked by phone, often after a spill or before a move. Quick answers on price and availability win jobs.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas:
- The company calls customers to confirm appointments.
- A tenant calls about cleaning before move-out.
- A homeowner calls about a pet stain.
What carpet and upholstery cleaning services text about
Cleaners text appointment windows and arrival notices.
Texting from a local number in Kansas requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a carpet and upholstery cleaning company in Kansas
Carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas average 4.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 5-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $124.75 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $150.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). 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 carpet and upholstery cleaning company in Kansas 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 Kansas
Kansas has 4 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a carpet and upholstery cleaning company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 785 | 727 | Central and Mountain | 1997 | none |
| 620 | 705 | Central and Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 913 | 533 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 316 | 340 | Central | 1947 | none |
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 carpet and upholstery cleaning services in Kansas
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Kansas 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 carpet and upholstery cleaning services are in Kansas?
76 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 372 people in mid-March.
Which Kansas metro area has the most carpet and upholstery cleaning services?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with 53 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 5-person carpet and upholstery cleaning company?
$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 Kansas 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.