CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for testing laboratories in New Hampshire
44 testing laboratories operated in New Hampshire in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 44CBP 2023
- Employees
- 646mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.1U.S. 2.2
- State rank
- 37th of 51by count
The testing laboratory industry in New Hampshire
New Hampshire had 44 testing laboratories in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541380, Testing Laboratories). They employed 646 people in mid-March and reported $52.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 37th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Testing laboratories make up 0.11% of the 39,298 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Hampshire has 3.1 testing laboratories, 42.3% above the national rate of 2.2. The average establishment has 14.7 employees against 21.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $80,506, 6.9% above the U.S. figure of $75,284.
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 44 | 7,463 |
| Mid-March employees | 646 | 158,265 |
| Annual payroll | $52,007,000 (moderate noise) | $11,914,875,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 14.7 | 21.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $80,506 | $75,284 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.1 | 2.2 |
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.
New Hampshire's largest markets for testing laboratories
Census published testing laboratory counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Hampshire. The largest is Boston, MA-NH, with 117 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 43% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | 117 | 2,913 | 2.3 |
| Manchester, NH | 13 | — | 3.0 |
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 3 | — | 1.3 |
| Concord, NH | 3 | 106 | 1.9 |
| Laconia, NH | 3 | 8 | 4.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at testing laboratories in New Hampshire
47.6% of New Hampshire's testing laboratories with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 42.7% nationally. 73.8% 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 | 20 | 47.6% | 42.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 11 | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 6 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% |
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 testing laboratories in New Hampshire use the phone for
Testing labs serve contractors, manufacturers and property owners who need results on a schedule. Calls about sample drop-off, turnaround and results need quick routing.
Calls a testing laboratory in New Hampshire might handle in a typical week include:
- A contractor calls to schedule material testing.
- The lab calls a client about a sample issue.
- A manufacturer calls about certification testing.
Business texting for testing laboratories
Labs text sample receipt and results-ready notices.
Texting from a local number in New Hampshire requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 15-person testing laboratory
Testing laboratories in New Hampshire average 14.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 15-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $450.00 a month and 15 on Ooma Office Pro cost $374.25. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,812 less than RingCentral for a testing laboratory in New Hampshire 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 | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a testing laboratory can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 752 | 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 testing laboratories in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire 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 testing laboratories are in New Hampshire?
44 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 646 people in mid-March.
Which New Hampshire metro area has the most testing laboratories?
Boston, MA-NH, with 117 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 15-person testing laboratory?
$450.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $374.25 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $299.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Hampshire 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.