CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for septic tank and related services in Pennsylvania
168 septic tank and related services operated in Pennsylvania in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 168CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,629mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.3U.S. 1.2
- State rank
- 5th of 50by count
How many septic tank and related services operate in Pennsylvania
County Business Patterns counts 168 establishments in Pennsylvania classified as Septic Tank and Related Services (NAICS 562991) for 2023. They employed 1,629 people in mid-March and reported $102.6 million in annual payroll. That is the 5th highest count among the 50 states and DC with published figures. Septic tank and related services make up 0.05% of the 307,065 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Pennsylvania has 1.3 septic tank and related services, 7.8% above the national rate of 1.2. The average establishment has 9.7 employees against 8.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $62,967, 2.7% above the U.S. figure of $61,338.
| Measure | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 168 | 4,054 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,629 | 32,666 |
| Annual payroll | $102,574,000 | $2,003,667,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.7 | 8.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $62,967 | $61,338 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.3 | 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.
Pennsylvania's largest markets for septic tank and related services
Census published septic service company counts for 16 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Pennsylvania. The largest is Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 51 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 55% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 51 | 586 | 0.8 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 15 | 231 | 0.6 |
| Lancaster, PA | 14 | 171 | 2.5 |
| Reading, PA | 13 | 71 | 3.0 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | 12 | 91 | 1.4 |
| York, PA | 10 | 54 | 2.1 |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 7 | 48 | 4.2 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 6 | 139 | 1.0 |
| Williamsport, PA | 5 | — | 4.4 |
| Scranton, PA | 4 | — | 0.7 |
| Chambersburg, PA | 4 | 25 | 2.5 |
| Erie, PA | 3 | — | 1.1 |
| Lebanon, PA | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| Pottsville, PA | 3 | 35 | 2.1 |
| Bloomsburg, PA | 3 | 62 | 4.5 |
| Hemlock Farms, PA | 3 | 32 | 4.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at septic tank and related services in Pennsylvania
52.4% of Pennsylvania's septic tank and related services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 73.2% 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 | 88 | 52.4% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 35 | 20.8% | 21.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 22 | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 17 | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 6 | 3.6% | 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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to septic tank and related services in Pennsylvania:
- A customer calls to schedule routine pumping.
- A builder calls about a new system.
- The company calls customers with arrival windows.
Calls after closing time
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 Pennsylvania
Septic tank and related services in Pennsylvania average 9.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 10-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 10 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $300.00 a month and 10 on Ooma Office Pro cost $249.50. On Callata the same 10 people cost $199.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,212. 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 | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 786 | Eastern | 1999 | 215, 445 |
| 484 | 786 | Eastern | 1999 | 610, 835 |
| 717 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 223 |
| 814 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 582 |
| 215 | 783 | Eastern | 1947 | 267, 445 |
| 724 | 783 | Eastern | 1998 | 878 |
| 570 | 782 | Eastern | 1998 | 272 |
| 610 | 782 | Eastern | 1994 | 484, 835 |
| 412 | 762 | Eastern | 1947 | 878 |
| 272 | 336 | Eastern | 2013 | 570 |
| 223 | 252 | Eastern | 2017 | 717 |
| 878 | 190 | Eastern | 2001 | 412, 724 |
| 445 | 183 | Eastern | 2018 | 215, 267 |
| 582 | 154 | Eastern | 2021 | 814 |
| 835 | 109 | Eastern | 2022 | 484, 610 |
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 Pennsylvania
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?
168 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,629 people in mid-March.
Which Pennsylvania metro area has the most septic tank and related services?
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 51 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person septic service company?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Pennsylvania 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.