CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for commercial printing companies in South Dakota
50 commercial printing companies operated in South Dakota in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 50CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,231mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 5.4U.S. 4.5
- State rank
- 44th of 51by count
Commercial printing companies in South Dakota by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 50 establishments in South Dakota classified as Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (NAICS 323111) for 2023. They employed 1,231 people in mid-March and reported $68.3 million in annual payroll. That is the 44th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Commercial printing companies make up 0.17% of the 29,106 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) South Dakota has 5.4 commercial printing companies, 21.5% above the national rate of 4.5. The average establishment has 24.6 employees against 18.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $55,462, 9.1% below the U.S. figure of $60,982.
| Measure | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 50 | 15,140 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,231 | 280,276 |
| Annual payroll | $68,274,000 | $17,091,858,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 24.6 | 18.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $55,462 | $60,982 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 5.4 | 4.5 |
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 commercial printing companies in South Dakota are concentrated
Census published commercial printer counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of South Dakota. The largest is Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with 17 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 40% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 17 | 766 | 5.5 |
| Rapid City, SD | 9 | 57 | 5.8 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 5 | 45 | 3.4 |
| Aberdeen, SD | 4 | — | 9.6 |
| Watertown, SD | 4 | — | 13.7 |
| Brookings, SD | 3 | — | 8.3 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at commercial printing companies in South Dakota
42.9% of South Dakota's commercial printing companies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 50.9% nationally. 65.3% 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 | 21 | 42.9% | 50.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 11 | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 7 | 14.3% | 11.9% |
| 20–49 employees | 7 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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.
What commercial printing companies in South Dakota use the phone for
Print shops handle quotes, proofs and deadlines, and clients call often to check on jobs. Rush jobs depend on quick responses.
Calls a commercial printer in South Dakota might handle in a typical week include:
- A business calls for a quote on brochures.
- The printer calls a client about a file problem.
- A client calls to approve a proof.
What commercial printing companies text about
Printers text proof notifications and pickup notices.
Texting from a local number in South Dakota requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a commercial printer in South Dakota
Commercial printing companies in South Dakota average 24.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 25-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 25 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $750.00 a month and 25 on Ooma Office Pro cost $623.75. Callata comes to $499.00 a month for 25 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $3,012 less than RingCentral for a commercial printer in South Dakota 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 | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $475.00 | $5,700.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $575.00 | $6,900.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $623.75 | $7,485.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $675.00 | $8,100.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $750.00 | $9,000.00 |
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 South Dakota
South Dakota has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a commercial printer can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 745 | Central and Mountain | 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 commercial printing companies in South Dakota
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 South Dakota 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 commercial printing companies are in South Dakota?
50 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,231 people in mid-March.
Which South Dakota metro area has the most commercial printing companies?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with 17 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 25-person commercial printer?
$750.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $623.75 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $499.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a South Dakota 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.