Business phone system for used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin
140 used household and office goods moving companies operated in Wisconsin in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 140CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,849mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.3U.S. 2.8
- State rank
- 21st of 51by count
Used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 140 establishments in Wisconsin classified as Used Household and Office Goods Moving (NAICS 484210) for 2023. They employed 1,849 people in mid-March and reported $75.7 million in annual payroll. That is the 21st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Used household and office goods moving companies make up 0.10% of the 144,774 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Wisconsin has 2.3 used household and office goods moving companies, 15.3% below the national rate of 2.8. The average establishment has 13.2 employees against 10.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $40,923, 10.3% below the U.S. figure of $45,637.
| Measure | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 140 | 9,436 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,849 (moderate noise) | 102,745 |
| Annual payroll | $75,666,000 | $4,688,962,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 13.2 | 10.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $40,923 | $45,637 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.3 | 2.8 |
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.
Used household and office goods moving companies by metro area in Wisconsin
Census published moving company counts for 15 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Wisconsin. The largest is Minneapolis, MN-WI, with 86 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 79% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | 86 | 1,128 | 2.3 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 33 | 700 | 2.1 |
| Madison, WI | 29 | 376 | 4.1 |
| Green Bay, WI | 7 | 51 | 2.1 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 7 | 47 | 2.5 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 7 | 79 | 4.0 |
| Appleton, WI | 6 | — | 2.4 |
| Kenosha, WI | 6 | 20 | 3.6 |
| Racine, WI | 5 | — | 2.5 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | 4 | — | 2.3 |
| Janesville, WI | 4 | — | 2.4 |
| Wausau, WI | 4 | — | 2.9 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 3 | 43 | 2.9 |
| Watertown, WI | 3 | 11 | 3.5 |
| Manitowoc, WI | 3 | 8 | 3.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin
42.1% of Wisconsin's used household and office goods moving companies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 53.6% nationally. 60.7% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 59 | 42.1% | 53.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 26 | 18.6% | 16.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 27 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 22 | 15.7% | 12.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 6 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
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.
Why the phone matters for used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin
Moves are booked by phone, often after several quotes, and the company that answers and quotes first has an advantage. On moving day, crews, customers and dispatch all need to stay in touch.
A few of the calls that come in to used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin:
- A family calls for a quote on a three-bedroom move.
- An office manager calls about a commercial move.
- The company calls a customer the day before the move.
Calls after closing time
Evening calls from people planning a move are common.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin
Used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin average 13.2 employees, so the comparison uses a 13-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $390.00 a month and 13 on Ooma Office Pro cost $324.35. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,572. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 8 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your customers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | 785 | Central | 1955 | 353 |
| 715 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 534 |
| 920 | 785 | Central | 1997 | 274 |
| 262 | 634 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 414 | 552 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 534 | 98 | Central | 2010 | 715 |
| 274 | 29 | Central | 2023 | 920 |
| 353 | 13 | Central | 2023 | 608 |
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 used household and office goods moving companies in Wisconsin
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.
If you already have a number in Wisconsin, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many used household and office goods moving companies are in Wisconsin?
140 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,849 people in mid-March.
Which Wisconsin metro area has the most used household and office goods moving companies?
Minneapolis, MN-WI, with 86 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 13-person moving company?
$390.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $324.35 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $259.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Wisconsin 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.