CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for all other specialty trade contractors in Youngstown, OH
All other specialty trade contractors in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area: 49 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 6-person team.
- Establishments
- 49CBP 2023
- Employees
- 310mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 11.5U.S. 12.6
- Rank
- 148th of 802areas by count
How many all other specialty trade contractors are in Youngstown, OH?
There were 49 all other specialty trade contractors in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). They employed 310 people in mid-March and paid $20.9 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 148th out of 802 areas with published figures for all other specialty trade contractors.
Measured against its 426,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 11.5 all other specialty trade contractors per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 12.6, so Youngstown, OH is 8.5% below the national figure. The average establishment here has 6.3 employees, compared with 7.2 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $67,445, 4.8% below the national $70,871.
| Measure | Youngstown, OH | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 49 | 1,229 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 310 (moderate noise) | 7,579 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $20,908,000 | $643,740,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.3 | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $67,445 | $84,937 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 11.5 | 10.3 | 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.
Team sizes at all other specialty trade contractors in Youngstown, OH
Of the all other specialty trade contractors in Youngstown, OH that had employees in March 2023, 77.1% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 67.0%). 91.7% 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 | 37 | 77.1% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 7 | 14.6% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 9.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 4 | 8.3% | 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 Youngstown, OH
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 Youngstown, OH as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for all other specialty trade contractors in Youngstown, OH:
- A builder calls about a bid.
- A customer calls about a pool installation.
- A homeowner calls about a new fence.
Texting customers
Contractors text estimates and scheduling windows.
Texts sent from a local business number in Youngstown, OH 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.
What a phone system costs a specialty trade contractor in Youngstown, OH
The average specialty trade contractor in Youngstown, OH has 6.3 employees, so a 6-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $149.70 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $180.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $119.00 a month for 6 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $732 less than RingCentral for a specialty trade contractor in Youngstown, OH 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 | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
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 Youngstown, OH
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 4 area codes. 330 has the most, with 157 of 228 exchanges (69%). A local number lets customers in Youngstown, OH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 157 | Eastern | 1996 | 234 |
| 234 | 67 | Eastern | 2000 | 330 |
| 740 | 2 | Eastern | 1997 | 220 |
| 440 | 2 | Eastern | 1997 | 436 |
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.
Setting up Callata for a specialty trade contractor in Youngstown, OH
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Youngstown, OH 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 Youngstown, OH?
Census County Business Patterns counted 49 all other specialty trade contractors in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area in 2023. They employed 310 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 6-person specialty trade contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 6 users cost $180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $119.00.
What area code should a specialty trade contractor in Youngstown, OH use?
Area code 330 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 234 and 740. 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.