Business phone system for new single-family housing construction contractors in Wyoming
261 new single-family housing construction contractors operated in Wyoming in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 261CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,226mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 44.4U.S. 17.8
- State rank
- 45th of 51by count
The home builder industry in Wyoming
Wyoming had 261 new single-family housing construction contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 236115, New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)). They employed 1,226 people in mid-March and reported $78.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 45th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. New single-family housing construction contractors make up 1.1% of the 23,865 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Wyoming has 44.4 new single-family housing construction contractors, 149.1% above the national rate of 17.8. The average establishment has 4.7 employees against 3.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $63,697, 2.0% below the U.S. figure of $65,006.
| Measure | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 261 | 60,635 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,226 | 236,076 |
| Annual payroll | $78,093,000 | $15,346,277,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $63,697 | $65,006 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 44.4 | 17.8 |
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.
Wyoming's largest markets for new single-family housing construction contractors
Census published home builder counts for 10 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Wyoming. The largest is Jackson, WY-ID, with 106 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 49% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, WY-ID | 106 | 677 | 292.8 |
| Cody, WY | 31 | 98 | 99.7 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 20 | — | 19.6 |
| Sheridan, WY | 20 | 128 | 60.6 |
| Riverton, WY | 18 | — | 45.3 |
| Casper, WY | 15 | 32 | 18.7 |
| Laramie, WY | 11 | — | 28.0 |
| Evanston, WY-UT | 9 | 79 | 38.5 |
| Rock Springs, WY | 8 | — | 19.4 |
| Gillette, WY | 5 | — | 10.4 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at new single-family housing construction contractors in Wyoming
71.2% of Wyoming's new single-family housing construction contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 78.1% nationally. 90.0% 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 | 185 | 71.2% | 78.1% |
| 5–9 employees | 49 | 18.8% | 14.0% |
| 10–19 employees | 19 | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| 20–49 employees | 7 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 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 new single-family housing construction contractors in Wyoming use the phone for
Builders coordinate buyers, trades, inspectors and lenders across many homes at once. Buyers call often during construction, and sales calls need fast responses.
Calls a home builder in Wyoming might handle in a typical week include:
- A trade calls about schedule changes.
- The builder calls a buyer to schedule a walkthrough.
- A lender calls about a draw inspection.
What new single-family housing construction contractors text about
Builders text walkthrough times and milestone updates.
Texting from a local number in Wyoming requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 5-person home builder
New single-family housing construction contractors in Wyoming average 4.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 5-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $124.75 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $150.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 5 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $612 less than RingCentral for a home builder in Wyoming 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 | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $95.00 | $1,140.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $115.00 | $1,380.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $124.75 | $1,497.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $135.00 | $1,620.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $150.00 | $1,800.00 |
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 Wyoming
Wyoming has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a home builder can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 499 | 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 new single-family housing construction contractors in Wyoming
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.
Porting a number you already use in Wyoming 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 new single-family housing construction contractors are in Wyoming?
261 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,226 people in mid-March.
Which Wyoming metro area has the most new single-family housing construction contractors?
Jackson, WY-ID, with 106 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 5-person home builder?
$150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Wyoming 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.