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67 translation and interpretation services operated in Arizona in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 67CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 0.9U.S. 0.8
- State rank
- 13th of 48by count
The translation and interpretation service industry in Arizona
Arizona had 67 translation and interpretation services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services). That is the 13th highest count among the 48 states and DC with published figures. Translation and interpretation services make up 0.04% of the 162,845 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Arizona has 0.9 translation and interpretation services, 7.3% above the national rate of 0.8.
| Measure | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 67 | 2,801 |
| Mid-March employees | 2,195 (high noise) | 41,495 |
| Annual payroll | $88,279,000 (high noise) | $2,184,513,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 14.8 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $52,645 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 0.9 | 0.8 |
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.
Translation and interpretation services by metro area in Arizona
Census published translation and interpretation service counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Arizona. The largest is Phoenix, AZ, with 51 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 94% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 51 | 1,074 | 1.0 |
| Tucson, AZ | 12 | — | 1.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at translation and interpretation services in Arizona
88.5% of Arizona's translation and interpretation services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 80.0% nationally. 100.0% 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 | 54 | 88.5% | 80.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 7 | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 4.8% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 3.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
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 translation and interpretation services in Arizona use the phone for
Translation and interpreting agencies coordinate linguists for appointments, court dates and document deadlines, so many calls are about scheduling and availability. Fast replies win time-sensitive requests.
Calls a translation and interpretation service in Arizona might handle in a typical week include:
- A client calls to ask about certified translation.
- A clinic calls to book an interpreter for tomorrow.
- The agency calls a client with a quote.
Texting clients
Agencies text assignment confirmations to interpreters and clients.
Texting from a local number in Arizona requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for translation and interpretation services in Arizona
The comparison uses a 15-person team, the rounded U.S. average for translation and interpretation services. 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 translation and interpretation service in Arizona 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 Arizona
Arizona has 5 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a translation and interpretation service can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 783 | Mountain | 1999 | 602, 623 |
| 602 | 748 | Mountain | 1947 | 480, 623 |
| 520 | 694 | Mountain | 1995 | none |
| 928 | 633 | Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 623 | 312 | Mountain | 1999 | 480, 602 |
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 translation and interpretation services in Arizona
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 Arizona 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 translation and interpretation services are in Arizona?
67 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which Arizona metro area has the most translation and interpretation services?
Phoenix, AZ, with 51 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 15-person translation and interpretation service?
$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 Arizona 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.