CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for all other specialty trade contractors in Alaska
85 all other specialty trade contractors operated in Alaska in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 85CBP 2023
- Employees
- 379mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 11.5U.S. 12.6
- State rank
- 49th of 51by count
All other specialty trade contractors in Alaska by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 85 establishments in Alaska classified as All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (NAICS 238990) for 2023. They employed 379 people in mid-March and reported $42.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 49th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. All other specialty trade contractors make up 0.38% of the 22,178 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Alaska has 11.5 all other specialty trade contractors, 8.6% below the national rate of 12.6. The average establishment has 4.5 employees against 7.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $110,868, 56.4% above the U.S. figure of $70,871.
| Measure | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 85 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 379 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $42,019,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $110,868 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 11.5 | 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.
Where all other specialty trade contractors in Alaska are concentrated
Census published specialty trade contractor counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Alaska. The largest is Anchorage, AK, with 56 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 76% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 56 | 312 | 13.8 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 9 | — | 9.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at all other specialty trade contractors in Alaska
73.5% of Alaska's all other specialty trade contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 67.0% nationally. 89.2% 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 | 61 | 73.5% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 13 | 15.7% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 9 | 10.8% | 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 Alaska
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 Alaska as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for all other specialty trade contractors in Alaska:
- A homeowner calls about a new fence.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule work.
- A customer calls about a pool installation.
Business texting for all other specialty trade contractors
Contractors text estimates and scheduling windows.
Texting from a local number in Alaska requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a specialty trade contractor in Alaska
All other specialty trade contractors in Alaska average 4.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 4-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 4 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $120.00 a month and 4 on Ooma Office Pro cost $99.80. Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 4 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $252 less than RingCentral for a specialty trade contractor in Alaska 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 | $76.00 | $912.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $99.80 | $1,197.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $108.00 | $1,296.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
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 Alaska
Alaska has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a specialty trade contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 907 | 657 | Alaska | 1957 | 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 all other specialty trade contractors in Alaska
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.
Porting a number you already use in Alaska 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 in Alaska?
85 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 379 people in mid-March.
Which Alaska metro area has the most all other specialty trade contractors?
Anchorage, AK, with 56 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 4-person specialty trade contractor?
$120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $99.80 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 Alaska 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.