CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for septic tank and related services in Montana
65 septic tank and related services operated in Montana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 65CBP 2023
- Employees
- 210mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 5.7U.S. 1.2
- State rank
- 24th of 50by count
Septic tank and related services in Montana by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 65 establishments in Montana classified as Septic Tank and Related Services (NAICS 562991) for 2023. They employed 210 people in mid-March and reported $10.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 24th highest count among the 50 states and DC with published figures. Septic tank and related services make up 0.15% of the 42,566 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Montana has 5.7 septic tank and related services, 379.5% above the national rate of 1.2. The average establishment has 3.2 employees against 8.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $51,610, 15.9% below the U.S. figure of $61,338.
| Measure | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 65 | 4,054 |
| Mid-March employees | 210 | 32,666 |
| Annual payroll | $10,838,000 | $2,003,667,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.2 | 8.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $51,610 | $61,338 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 5.7 | 1.2 |
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.
Where septic tank and related services in Montana are concentrated
Census published septic service company counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Montana. The largest is Billings, MT, with 10 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 54% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 10 | 39 | 5.2 |
| Kalispell, MT | 9 | 29 | 7.9 |
| Missoula, MT | 7 | 40 | 5.5 |
| Helena, MT | 5 | — | 5.2 |
| Bozeman, MT | 4 | — | 3.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at septic tank and related services in Montana
79.0% of Montana's septic tank and related services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 100.0% 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 | 49 | 79.0% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 13 | 21.0% | 21.3% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 11.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 6.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
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 septic tank and related services in Montana
Septic problems are messy and urgent, and homeowners call until someone answers. Routine pumping and inspections also generate steady scheduling calls. That holds for septic tank and related services in Montana as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to septic tank and related services in Montana:
- The company calls customers with arrival windows.
- A buyer's agent calls for an inspection before closing.
- A builder calls about a new system.
After-hours calls
Backups at night or on weekends are common emergency calls.
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 septic tank and related services in Montana
Septic tank and related services in Montana average 3.2 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 3 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $90.00 a month and 3 on Ooma Office Pro cost $74.85. Callata is $99.00 a month with 5 users included, which is more than either per-seat plan for 3 people; it becomes the lower price at 4 users or more.
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 Montana
Montana has 1 geographic area code 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 754 | 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 septic tank and related services in Montana
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.
If you already have a number in Montana, 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 septic tank and related services are in Montana?
65 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 210 people in mid-March.
Which Montana metro area has the most septic tank and related services?
Billings, MT, with 10 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person septic service company?
$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 Montana 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.