CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for all other specialty trade contractors in Maine
225 all other specialty trade contractors operated in Maine in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 225CBP 2023
- Employees
- 755mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 16.0U.S. 12.6
- State rank
- 38th of 51by count
All other specialty trade contractors in Maine by the numbers
Maine had 225 all other specialty trade contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). They employed 755 people in mid-March and reported $72.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 38th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. All other specialty trade contractors make up 0.52% of the 43,345 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Maine has 16.0 all other specialty trade contractors, 27.4% above the national rate of 12.6. The average establishment has 3.4 employees against 7.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $95,433, 34.7% above the U.S. figure of $70,871.
| Measure | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 225 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 755 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $72,052,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.4 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $95,433 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 16.0 | 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 Maine
Census published specialty trade contractor counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Maine. The largest is Portland, ME, with 103 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 75% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 103 | 305 | 18.0 |
| Bangor, ME | 28 | 154 | 17.9 |
| Augusta, ME | 20 | 43 | 15.6 |
| Lewiston, ME | 17 | 73 | 14.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at all other specialty trade contractors in Maine
78.7% of Maine's all other specialty trade contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 67.0% nationally. 90.7% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 177 | 78.7% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 27 | 12.0% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 12 | 5.3% | 9.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 9 | 4.0% | 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 Maine 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.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for all other specialty trade contractors in Maine:
- A homeowner calls about a new fence.
- A builder calls about a bid.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule work.
Calls after closing time
After-hours calls are mostly estimate requests.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Phone system pricing for a 3-person specialty trade contractor
All other specialty trade contractors in Maine average 3.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $74.85 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $90.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata is $99.00 a month with 5 users included, which is more than either per-seat plan for 3 people; it becomes the lower price at 4 users or more.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| 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 | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
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 Maine
Maine has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your customers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 742 | Eastern | 1947 | 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 Maine
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.
If you already have a number in Maine, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many all other specialty trade contractors are in Maine?
225 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 755 people in mid-March.
Which Maine metro area has the most all other specialty trade contractors?
Portland, ME, with 103 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person specialty trade contractor?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 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 Maine 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.