CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for custom computer programming services firms in Nevada
661 custom computer programming services firms operated in Nevada in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 661CBP 2023
- Employees
- 4,352mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 20.2U.S. 20.0
- State rank
- 25th of 51by count
Custom computer programming services firms in Nevada by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 661 establishments in Nevada classified as Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511) for 2023. They employed 4,352 people in mid-March and reported $528.5 million in annual payroll. That is the 25th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Custom computer programming services firms make up 0.86% of the 77,297 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Nevada has 20.2 custom computer programming services firms, in line with the national rate of 20.0. The average establishment has 6.6 employees against 14.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $121,448, 2.3% below the U.S. figure of $124,254.
| Measure | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 661 | 68,051 |
| Mid-March employees | 4,352 | 1,012,250 |
| Annual payroll | $528,540,000 | $125,775,835,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.6 | 14.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $121,448 | $124,254 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 20.2 | 20.0 |
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 custom computer programming services firms in Nevada are concentrated
Census published custom software firm counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Nevada. The largest is Las Vegas, NV, with 471 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 92% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 471 | 3,040 | 19.6 |
| Reno, NV | 115 | 541 | 20.0 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA | 21 | 34 | 41.5 |
| Carson City, NV | 19 | — | 32.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at custom computer programming services firms in Nevada
79.1% of Nevada's custom computer programming services firms with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 72.0% nationally. 88.8% 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 | 521 | 79.1% | 72.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 64 | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 36 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 21 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 17 | 2.6% | 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.
What custom computer programming services firms in Nevada use the phone for
Small software shops juggle client meetings, support requests and sales calls with a team that is mostly heads-down building. A shared line with routing keeps support from interrupting developers while still answering clients.
Calls a custom software firm in Nevada might handle in a typical week include:
- A partner agency calls about a subcontract.
- A client calls to schedule a demo.
- A client calls to report a bug in production.
Texting clients
Firms text release notices and meeting reminders.
Texting from a local number in Nevada requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for custom computer programming services firms in Nevada
Custom computer programming services firms in Nevada average 6.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $210.00 a month and 7 on Ooma Office Pro cost $174.65. Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for a custom software firm in Nevada 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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 Nevada
Nevada has 3 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a custom software firm can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 786 | Pacific | 1947 | 725 |
| 775 | 601 | — | 1998 | none |
| 725 | 215 | Pacific | 2014 | 702 |
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 custom computer programming services firms in Nevada
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.
Porting a number you already use in Nevada 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 custom computer programming services firms are in Nevada?
661 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 4,352 people in mid-March.
Which Nevada metro area has the most custom computer programming services firms?
Las Vegas, NV, with 471 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person custom software firm?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Nevada 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.