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All other specialty trade contractors in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area: 24 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs an 8-person team.
- Establishments
- 24CBP 2023
- Employees
- 191mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 8.5U.S. 12.6
- Rank
- 243rd of 802areas by count
The specialty trade contractor market in Bremerton, WA
County Business Patterns counts 24 all other specialty trade contractors (NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area for 2023. They employed 191 people in mid-March and paid $11.2 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 243rd out of 802 areas with published figures for all other specialty trade contractors.
Measured against its 281,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 8.5 all other specialty trade contractors per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 12.6, so Bremerton, WA is 32.1% below the national figure. The average establishment here has 8.0 employees, compared with 7.2 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $58,618, 17.3% below the national $70,871.
| Measure | Bremerton, WA | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 24 | 960 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 191 | 6,535 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $11,196,000 (moderate noise) | $520,085,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.0 | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $58,618 | $79,585 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 8.5 | 12.1 | 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.
Establishment size: all other specialty trade contractors in Bremerton, WA
Of the all other specialty trade contractors in Bremerton, WA that had employees in March 2023, 50.0% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 67.0%). 77.3% 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 | 11 | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 6 | 27.3% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 22.7% | 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.
What all other specialty trade contractors in Bremerton, WA use the phone for
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.
Calls a specialty trade contractor in Bremerton, WA might handle in a typical week include:
- A customer calls about a pool installation.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule work.
- A builder calls about a bid.
Texting customers
Contractors text estimates and scheduling windows.
Because carriers require registration for business texting from local numbers, Callata files a 10DLC registration for a one-time $49; after approval, anyone on the team can reply from the business number.
What a phone system costs a specialty trade contractor in Bremerton, WA
The average specialty trade contractor in Bremerton, WA has 8.0 employees, so an 8-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $240.00 a month and 8 on Ooma Office Pro cost $199.60. Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a specialty trade contractor in Bremerton, WA 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 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
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.
Which area code to use in Bremerton, WA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 3 area codes. 360 has the most, with 51 of 98 exchanges (52%). A local number lets customers in Bremerton, WA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 51 | Pacific | 1995 | 564 |
| 206 | 28 | Pacific | 1947 | 564 |
| 564 | 19 | Pacific | 2017 | 206, 360 |
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
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 Bremerton, WA 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 Bremerton, WA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 24 all other specialty trade contractors in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area in 2023. They employed 191 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for an 8-person specialty trade contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users cost $240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $159.00.
What area code should a specialty trade contractor in Bremerton, WA use?
Area code 360 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 206 and 564. 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.