Business phone system for other personal care services in Utah
463 other personal care services operated in Utah in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 463CBP 2023
- Employees
- 2,916mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 13.2U.S. 9.4
- State rank
- 23rd of 51by count
How many other personal care services operate in Utah
Utah had 463 other personal care services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 812199, Other Personal Care Services). They employed 2,916 people in mid-March and reported $81.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 23rd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Other personal care services make up 0.48% of the 95,494 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Utah has 13.2 other personal care services, 41.1% above the national rate of 9.4. The average establishment has 6.3 employees against 5.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $27,925, 9.2% below the U.S. figure of $30,768.
| Measure | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 463 | 31,863 |
| Mid-March employees | 2,916 (moderate noise) | 183,545 |
| Annual payroll | $81,428,000 | $5,647,267,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $27,925 | $30,768 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 13.2 | 9.4 |
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 other personal care services in Utah are concentrated
Census published day spa counts for 8 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Utah. The largest is Salt Lake City, UT, with 218 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 94% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 218 | 1,339 | 16.8 |
| Ogden, UT | 84 | 487 | 12.6 |
| Provo, UT | 77 | 698 | 10.1 |
| St. George, UT | 32 | 223 | 15.4 |
| Heber, UT | 19 | 93 | 23.5 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 11 | — | 6.8 |
| Brigham City, UT-ID | 7 | 17 | 10.1 |
| Cedar City, UT | 7 | — | 10.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at other personal care services in Utah
64.8% of Utah's other personal care services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 65.5% nationally. 81.2% 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 | 300 | 64.8% | 65.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 76 | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 49 | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 33 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 5 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
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 other personal care services in Utah use the phone for
This category includes day spas, massage studios and tanning salons. Bookings, gift card purchases and package questions arrive by phone, often while staff are with clients.
Calls a day spa in Utah might handle in a typical week include:
- The spa calls a client to confirm.
- A client calls to book a massage.
- A client calls about a package.
What other personal care services text about
Spas text appointment reminders.
Texting from a local number in Utah requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for other personal care services in Utah
Other personal care services in Utah average 6.3 employees, so the comparison uses a 6-person team. Priced per seat, 6 users would run $180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $119.00 a month for 6 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $732 less than RingCentral for a day spa in Utah 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 | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
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 Utah
Utah has 3 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a day spa can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 783 | Mountain | 1947 | 385 |
| 435 | 501 | Mountain | 1997 | none |
| 385 | 494 | Mountain | 2009 | 801 |
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 other personal care services in Utah
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 Utah 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 other personal care services are in Utah?
463 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 2,916 people in mid-March.
Which Utah metro area has the most other personal care services?
Salt Lake City, UT, with 218 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 6-person day spa?
$180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $119.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Utah 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.