CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for employment placement agencies in Arizona
179 employment placement agencies operated in Arizona in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 179CBP 2023
- Employees
- 4,159mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.4U.S. 2.3
- State rank
- 13th of 51by count
The employment placement agency industry in Arizona
Arizona had 179 employment placement agencies in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 561311, Employment Placement Agencies). They employed 4,159 people in mid-March and reported $241.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 13th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Employment placement agencies make up 0.11% of the 162,845 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Arizona has 2.4 employment placement agencies, 4.6% above the national rate of 2.3. The average establishment has 23.2 employees against 42.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $58,149, 17.3% above the U.S. figure of $49,577.
| Measure | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 179 | 7,679 |
| Mid-March employees | 4,159 | 329,566 |
| Annual payroll | $241,842,000 | $16,338,963,000 (moderate noise) |
| Employees per establishment | 23.2 | 42.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $58,149 | $49,577 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.4 | 2.3 |
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.
Arizona's largest markets for employment placement agencies
Census published employment placement agency counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Arizona. The largest is Phoenix, AZ, with 154 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 93% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 154 | 3,262 | 3.0 |
| Tucson, AZ | 13 | 167 | 1.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at employment placement agencies in Arizona
59.1% of Arizona's employment placement agencies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 54.5% nationally. 67.0% 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 | 104 | 59.1% | 54.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 14 | 8.0% | 10.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 22 | 12.5% | 8.9% |
| 20–49 employees | 16 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| 50 or more employees | 20 | 11.4% | 15.1% |
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 employment placement agency in Arizona has to catch
Recruiters live on the phone with candidates and hiring managers. Calls and texts need to be logged and routed to the right recruiter. That holds for employment placement agencies in Arizona as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to employment placement agencies in Arizona:
- A reference calls back.
- A candidate calls to confirm an interview.
- The recruiter calls a candidate with an offer.
What employment placement agencies text about
Recruiters text interview confirmations and job details to candidates who opted in.
Texting from a local number in Arizona requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs an employment placement agency in Arizona
Employment placement agencies in Arizona average 23.2 employees, so the comparison uses a 23-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 23 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $690.00 a month and 23 on Ooma Office Pro cost $573.85. Callata comes to $459.00 a month for 23 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $2,772 less than RingCentral for an employment placement agency in Arizona 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 | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $437.00 | $5,244.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $529.00 | $6,348.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $573.85 | $6,886.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $621.00 | $7,452.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $690.00 | $8,280.00 |
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 Arizona
Arizona has 5 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so an employment placement agency can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 783 | Mountain | 1999 | 602, 623 |
| 602 | 748 | Mountain | 1947 | 480, 623 |
| 520 | 694 | Mountain | 1995 | none |
| 928 | 633 | Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 623 | 312 | Mountain | 1999 | 480, 602 |
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 employment placement agencies in Arizona
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 Arizona 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 employment placement agencies are in Arizona?
179 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 4,159 people in mid-March.
Which Arizona metro area has the most employment placement agencies?
Phoenix, AZ, with 154 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 23-person employment placement agency?
$690.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $573.85 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $459.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Arizona 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.