CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for all other specialty trade contractors in Hawaii
102 all other specialty trade contractors operated in Hawaii in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 102CBP 2023
- Employees
- 786mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 7.1U.S. 12.6
- State rank
- 48th of 51by count
How many all other specialty trade contractors operate in Hawaii
Hawaii had 102 all other specialty trade contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). They employed 786 people in mid-March and reported $57.3 million in annual payroll. That is the 48th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. All other specialty trade contractors make up 0.31% of the 32,911 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Hawaii has 7.1 all other specialty trade contractors, 43.9% below the national rate of 12.6. The average establishment has 7.7 employees against 7.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $72,940, 2.9% above the U.S. figure of $70,871.
| Measure | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 102 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 786 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $57,331,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $72,940 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 7.1 | 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.
All other specialty trade contractors by metro area in Hawaii
Census published specialty trade contractor counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Hawaii. The largest is Urban Honolulu, HI, with 53 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 100% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 53 | 505 | 5.3 |
| Kahului, HI | 22 | 133 | 13.4 |
| Hilo, HI | 19 | 74 | 9.1 |
| Kapaa, HI | 8 | 74 | 10.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at all other specialty trade contractors in Hawaii
54.5% of Hawaii's all other specialty trade contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 67.0% nationally. 73.3% 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 | 55 | 54.5% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 19 | 18.8% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 19 | 18.8% | 9.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 8 | 7.9% | 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii might handle in a typical week include:
- A builder calls about a bid.
- A customer calls about a pool installation.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule work.
Texting customers
Contractors text estimates and scheduling windows.
Texting from a local number in Hawaii requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a specialty trade contractor in Hawaii
All other specialty trade contractors in Hawaii average 7.7 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. 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 Hawaii 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.
Area codes in Hawaii
Hawaii 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 693 | — | 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 Hawaii
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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
102 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 786 people in mid-March.
Which Hawaii metro area has the most all other specialty trade contractors?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with 53 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person specialty trade contractor?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Hawaii 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.