CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for electrical contractors in New Hampshire
682 electrical contractors operated in New Hampshire in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 682CBP 2023
- Employees
- 4,473mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 48.4U.S. 24.5
- State rank
- 35th of 51by count
How many electrical contractors operate in New Hampshire
New Hampshire had 682 electrical contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). They employed 4,473 people in mid-March and reported $328.6 million in annual payroll. That is the 35th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Electrical contractors make up 1.7% of the 39,298 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Hampshire has 48.4 electrical contractors, 97.5% above the national rate of 24.5. The average establishment has 6.6 employees against 12.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $73,469, 4.0% below the U.S. figure of $76,545.
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 682 | 83,342 |
| Mid-March employees | 4,473 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $328,626,000 | $77,768,461,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.6 | 12.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $73,469 | $76,545 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 48.4 | 24.5 |
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.
Electrical contractors by metro area in New Hampshire
Census published electrical contractor counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Hampshire. The largest is Boston, MA-NH, with 1,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | 1,813 | 20,654 | 36.1 |
| Manchester, NH | 182 | 1,420 | 42.3 |
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 121 | 556 | 53.8 |
| Concord, NH | 85 | 321 | 53.8 |
| Laconia, NH | 45 | 241 | 69.0 |
| Keene, NH | 36 | 148 | 46.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at electrical contractors in New Hampshire
71.7% of New Hampshire's electrical contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.6% nationally. 85.9% 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 | 489 | 71.7% | 58.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 97 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 49 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| 20–49 employees | 33 | 4.8% | 7.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 14 | 2.1% | 4.4% |
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 an electrical contractor in New Hampshire has to catch
Electricians get service calls about outages and breakers alongside larger installation projects. Being reachable while on a job site keeps both kinds of work flowing. That holds for electrical contractors in New Hampshire as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to electrical contractors in New Hampshire:
- A builder calls to schedule rough-in.
- The contractor calls an inspector to book an inspection.
- A homeowner calls because half the house lost power.
Texting customers
Electricians text appointment windows and photos of the issue.
Texting from a local number in New Hampshire requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 7-person electrical contractor
Electrical contractors in New Hampshire average 6.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $210.00 a month and 7 on Ooma Office Pro cost $174.65. Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for an electrical contractor in New Hampshire 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so an electrical contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 752 | Eastern | 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 electrical contractors in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire 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 electrical contractors are in New Hampshire?
682 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 4,473 people in mid-March.
Which New Hampshire metro area has the most electrical contractors?
Boston, MA-NH, with 1,813 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person electrical contractor?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Hampshire 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.