CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii
62 exam preparation and tutoring services operated in Hawaii in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 62CBP 2023
- Employees
- 443mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.3U.S. 2.9
- State rank
- 31st of 51by count
How many exam preparation and tutoring services operate in Hawaii
Hawaii had 62 exam preparation and tutoring services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 611691, Exam Preparation and Tutoring). They employed 443 people in mid-March and reported $6,303,000 in annual payroll. That is the 31st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Exam preparation and tutoring services make up 0.19% of the 32,911 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Hawaii has 4.3 exam preparation and tutoring services, 48.5% above the national rate of 2.9. The average establishment has 7.1 employees against 11.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $14,228, 48.7% below the U.S. figure of $27,718.
| Measure | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 62 | 9,820 |
| Mid-March employees | 443 | 108,755 |
| Annual payroll | $6,303,000 | $3,014,523,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.1 | 11.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $14,228 | $27,718 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.3 | 2.9 |
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.
Exam preparation and tutoring services by metro area in Hawaii
Census published tutoring center counts for 3 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Hawaii. The largest is Urban Honolulu, HI, with 52 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 100% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 52 | 388 | 5.2 |
| Kahului, HI | 6 | 18 | 3.7 |
| Hilo, HI | 4 | 37 | 1.9 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii
43.5% of Hawaii's exam preparation and tutoring services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 46.9% nationally. 67.7% 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 | 27 | 43.5% | 46.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 15 | 24.2% | 20.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 16 | 25.8% | 20.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 4 | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% |
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 exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii
Tutoring centers handle enrollment calls, scheduling and parent updates, with peaks before exams and school terms. Parents call several centers when looking for help. That holds for exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii:
- A parent calls about progress.
- The center calls a parent about a schedule change.
- A student calls to reschedule a session.
Business texting for exam preparation and tutoring services
Centers text session reminders.
Texting from a local number in Hawaii requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii
Exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii average 7.1 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $174.65 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $210.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for a tutoring center in Hawaii 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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 Hawaii
Hawaii has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a tutoring center can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 693 | — | 1957 | 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 exam preparation and tutoring services in Hawaii
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 Hawaii 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 exam preparation and tutoring services are in Hawaii?
62 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 443 people in mid-March.
Which Hawaii metro area has the most exam preparation and tutoring services?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with 52 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person tutoring center?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Hawaii 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.