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All other specialty trade contractors in the Abilene, TX metro area: 30 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 5-person team.
- Establishments
- 30CBP 2023
- Employees
- 148mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 16.3U.S. 12.6
- Rank
- 216th of 802areas by count
How many all other specialty trade contractors are in Abilene, TX?
County Business Patterns counts 30 all other specialty trade contractors (NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) in the Abilene, TX metro area for 2023. They employed 148 people in mid-March and paid $7,668,000 in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 216th out of 802 areas with published figures for all other specialty trade contractors.
Measured against its 184,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 16.3 all other specialty trade contractors per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 12.6, so Abilene, TX is 29.5% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 4.9 employees, compared with 7.2 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $51,811, 26.9% below the national $70,871.
| Measure | Abilene, TX | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 30 | 3,028 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 148 | 40,579 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $7,668,000 | $2,700,551,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 4.9 | 13.4 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $51,811 | $66,550 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 16.3 | 9.7 | 12.6 |
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.
How big all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX are
Of the all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX that had employees in March 2023, 72.4% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 67.0%). 82.8% had fewer than ten. Small teams usually share the phone: the person who answers is often also serving a customer or doing the job, which is when calls get missed.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 21 | 72.4% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 3 | 10.3% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 17.2% | 9.6% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 5.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
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 all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX
This category covers fencing, paving, pool construction and other specialty work. These contractors depend on estimate calls from homeowners and businesses and are usually in the field. That holds for all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX:
- A business calls about parking lot striping.
- A homeowner calls about a new fence.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule work.
Business texting for all other specialty trade contractors
Contractors text estimates and scheduling windows.
Texts sent from a local business number in Abilene, TX have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
Phone system pricing for a 5-person specialty trade contractor
The average specialty trade contractor in Abilene, TX has 4.9 employees, so a 5-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Priced per seat, 5 users would run $150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 5 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $612 less than RingCentral for a specialty trade contractor in Abilene, TX 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 | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $95.00 | $1,140.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $115.00 | $1,380.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $124.75 | $1,497.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $135.00 | $1,620.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $150.00 | $1,800.00 |
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.
Local area codes for all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX
The exchanges in the area's named cities and towns are all in area code 325 (115 exchanges in NANPA's file). A local number lets customers in Abilene, TX call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 115 | Central | 2003 | 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.
What all other specialty trade contractors in Abilene, TX get with Callata
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.
Porting a number you already use in Abilene, TX 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 all other specialty trade contractors are there in Abilene, TX?
Census County Business Patterns counted 30 all other specialty trade contractors in the Abilene, TX metro area in 2023. They employed 148 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 5-person specialty trade contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 5 users cost $150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $99.00.
What area code should a specialty trade contractor in Abilene, TX use?
Area code 325 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a specialty trade contractor?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.