CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for human resources consulting firms in Idaho
36 human resources consulting firms operated in Idaho in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 36CBP 2023
- Employees
- 122mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.8U.S. 2.5
- State rank
- 37th of 51by count
The HR consulting firm industry in Idaho
County Business Patterns counts 36 establishments in Idaho classified as Human Resources Consulting Services (NAICS 541612) for 2023. They employed 122 people in mid-March and reported $13.3 million in annual payroll. That is the 37th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Human resources consulting firms make up 0.06% of the 58,100 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Idaho has 1.8 human resources consulting firms, 28.3% below the national rate of 2.5. The average establishment has 3.4 employees against 15.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $108,852, 13.4% above the U.S. figure of $96,006.
| Measure | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 36 | 8,526 |
| Mid-March employees | 122 | 134,151 |
| Annual payroll | $13,280,000 (moderate noise) | $12,879,341,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.4 | 15.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $108,852 | $96,006 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.8 | 2.5 |
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.
Idaho's largest markets for human resources consulting firms
Census published HR consulting firm counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Idaho. The largest is Boise City, ID, with 27 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 86% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 27 | 74 | 3.2 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 7 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 4 | — | 2.1 |
| Jackson, WY-ID | 4 | 12 | 11.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at human resources consulting firms in Idaho
81.8% of Idaho's human resources consulting firms with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 74.5% nationally. 100.0% 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 | 27 | 81.8% | 74.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 6 | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 6.0% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 4.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
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.
Why the phone matters for human resources consulting firms in Idaho
HR consultants are often the first call when an employer faces a personnel issue, so clients expect a quick response. Those calls can involve sensitive information that should go to the right person directly.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for human resources consulting firms in Idaho:
- The firm calls a client to schedule a training session.
- A prospect calls about outsourced HR support.
- A client calls for help with a handbook update.
Business texting for human resources consulting firms
Firms text scheduling details while keeping personnel matters to calls and secure documents.
Texting from a local number in Idaho requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for human resources consulting firms in Idaho
Human resources consulting firms in Idaho average 3.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $74.85 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $90.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| 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 | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
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 Idaho
Idaho has 2 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a HR consulting firm can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 785 | Mountain and Pacific | 1947 | 986 |
| 986 | 187 | Pacific | 2017 | 208 |
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 human resources consulting firms in Idaho
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 Idaho 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 human resources consulting firms are in Idaho?
36 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 122 people in mid-March.
Which Idaho metro area has the most human resources consulting firms?
Boise City, ID, with 27 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person HR consulting firm?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 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 Idaho 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.