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42 testing laboratories operated in New Mexico in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 42CBP 2023
- Employees
- 491mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.0U.S. 2.2
- State rank
- 39th of 51by count
The testing laboratory industry in New Mexico
County Business Patterns counts 42 establishments in New Mexico classified as Testing Laboratories (NAICS 541380) for 2023. They employed 491 people in mid-March and reported $32.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 39th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Testing laboratories make up 0.09% of the 44,861 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Mexico has 2.0 testing laboratories, 10.1% below the national rate of 2.2. The average establishment has 11.7 employees against 21.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $65,145, 13.5% below the U.S. figure of $75,284.
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 42 | 7,463 |
| Mid-March employees | 491 (moderate noise) | 158,265 |
| Annual payroll | $31,986,000 (moderate noise) | $11,914,875,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 11.7 | 21.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $65,145 | $75,284 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.0 | 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 Mexico's largest markets for testing laboratories
Census published testing laboratory counts for 3 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Mexico. The largest is Albuquerque, NM, with 22 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 76% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 22 | 357 | 2.4 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 6 | — | 2.6 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 4 | — | 2.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at testing laboratories in New Mexico
47.6% of New Mexico's testing laboratories with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 42.7% nationally. 71.4% 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 | 10 | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 3 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 4 | 9.5% | 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 Mexico 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 Mexico might handle in a typical week include:
- A client calls about results.
- The lab calls a client about a sample issue.
- A homeowner calls about water testing.
Business texting for testing laboratories
Labs text sample receipt and results-ready notices.
Texting from a local number in New Mexico requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for testing laboratories in New Mexico
Testing laboratories in New Mexico average 11.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 12-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $360.00 a month and 12 on Ooma Office Pro cost $299.40. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,452 less than RingCentral for a testing laboratory in New Mexico 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Mexico
New Mexico has 2 geographic area codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 684 | Mountain | 1947 | none |
| 575 | 521 | Mountain | 2007 | 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 Mexico
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 New Mexico 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 Mexico?
42 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 491 people in mid-March.
Which New Mexico metro area has the most testing laboratories?
Albuquerque, NM, with 22 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 12-person testing laboratory?
$360.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $299.40 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $239.00 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 Mexico 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.