CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for couriers and express delivery services in Kansas
101 couriers and express delivery services operated in Kansas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 101CBP 2023
- Employees
- 12,269mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.4U.S. 3.2
- State rank
- 32nd of 51by count
How many couriers and express delivery services operate in Kansas
County Business Patterns counts 101 establishments in Kansas classified as Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110) for 2023. They employed 12,269 people in mid-March and reported $598.2 million in annual payroll. That is the 32nd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Couriers and express delivery services make up 0.13% of the 76,139 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Kansas has 3.4 couriers and express delivery services, 6.5% above the national rate of 3.2. The average establishment has 121.5 employees against 95.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $48,758, 8.8% below the U.S. figure of $53,476.
| Measure | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 101 | 10,859 |
| Mid-March employees | 12,269 | 1,036,160 |
| Annual payroll | $598,212,000 (moderate noise) | $55,409,968,000 (moderate noise) |
| Employees per establishment | 121.5 | 95.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $48,758 | $53,476 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.4 | 3.2 |
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.
Couriers and express delivery services by metro area in Kansas
Census published courier service counts for 10 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Kansas. The largest is Kansas City, MO-KS, with 67 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 46% 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 | 67 | 12,577 | 3.0 |
| Wichita, KS | 23 | 1,413 | 3.5 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 8 | 556 | 3.9 |
| Topeka, KS | 6 | 403 | 2.6 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 5 | 268 | 4.2 |
| Salina, KS | 4 | 360 | 6.7 |
| Dodge City, KS | 4 | 144 | 11.7 |
| Pittsburg, KS | 3 | 114 | 7.7 |
| Garden City, KS | 3 | 109 | 7.8 |
| Hays, KS | 3 | 103 | 10.3 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at couriers and express delivery services in Kansas
22.4% of Kansas's couriers and express delivery services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 34.8% nationally. 27.6% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 22 | 22.4% | 34.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 5 | 5.1% | 9.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 15 | 15.3% | 11.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 26 | 26.5% | 13.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 30 | 30.6% | 31.5% |
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 couriers and express delivery services in Kansas use the phone for
Local couriers are booked for time-sensitive deliveries, so a missed call is a missed job. Dispatch and drivers need to stay connected.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for couriers and express delivery services in Kansas:
- A law office calls for a same-day filing delivery.
- A customer calls about delivery status.
- Dispatch calls a driver with a new pickup.
When nobody can pick up
After-hours deliveries require a reachable dispatcher.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
What a phone system costs a courier service in Kansas
Couriers and express delivery services in Kansas average 121.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 121-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $3,018.95 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $3,630.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 121 people cost $2,419.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $14,532. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $2,419.00 | $29,028.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $2,299.00 | $27,588.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $2,783.00 | $33,396.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $3,018.95 | $36,227.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $3,267.00 | $39,204.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $3,630.00 | $43,560.00 |
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. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your customers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| 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 couriers and express delivery services in Kansas
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.
If you already have a number in Kansas, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many couriers and express delivery services are in Kansas?
101 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 12,269 people in mid-March.
Which Kansas metro area has the most couriers and express delivery services?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with 67 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 121-person courier service?
$3,630.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $3,018.95 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $2,419.00 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.