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Wineries in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area: 103 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 14-person team.
- Establishments
- 103CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,395mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.5U.S. 1.3
- Rank
- 6th of 215areas by count
Wineries in Seattle, WA by the numbers
There were 103 wineries in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 312130, Wineries). Together they reported 1,395 mid-March employees and $94.2 million of payroll for the year. That ranks 6th of the 215 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 4.1 million residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 2.5 wineries per 100,000 people, 85.3% above the national rate of 1.3. Establishments average 13.5 employees, 5.7% below the U.S. average of 14.4. Payroll per employee comes to $67,510, 15.9% above the national $58,235.
| Measure | Seattle, WA | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 103 | 392 | 4,560 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,395 (moderate noise) | 4,519 | 65,478 |
| Annual payroll | $94,176,000 | $249,931,000 | $3,813,123,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 13.5 | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $67,510 | $55,307 | $58,235 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.5 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
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 wineries in Seattle, WA
Of the wineries in Seattle, WA that had employees in March 2023, 44.1% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 42.5%). 76.5% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 45 | 44.1% | 42.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 33 | 32.4% | 22.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 12 | 11.8% | 17.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 9 | 8.8% | 12.2% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 2.9% | 5.1% |
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.
Calls a winery in Seattle, WA has to catch
Wineries take calls about tastings, events and wine club memberships. Club members expect personal service.
Calls a winery in Seattle, WA might handle in a typical week include:
- A wine club member calls about a shipment.
- A restaurant calls about a wholesale order.
- The winery calls a member about a card update.
Calls after closing time
After-hours calls are mostly booking inquiries.
With business-hours routing, calls after closing can go to transcribed voicemail or an optional AI receptionist instead of ringing an empty room.
Phone system pricing for a 14-person winery
The average winery in Seattle, WA has 13.5 employees, so a 14-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $349.30 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $420.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,692. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
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.
Getting a local number in Seattle, WA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 5 area codes. 206 has the most, with 697 of 1,774 exchanges (39%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your customers recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 697 | Pacific | 1947 | 564 |
| 425 | 548 | Pacific | 1997 | none |
| 253 | 444 | Pacific | 1997 | none |
| 360 | 79 | Pacific | 1995 | 564 |
| 564 | 6 | Pacific | 2017 | 206, 360 |
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 winery in Seattle, WA
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Seattle, WA, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many wineries are there in Seattle, WA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 103 wineries in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area in 2023. They employed 1,395 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 14-person winery?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 14 users cost $420.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $349.30 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $279.00.
What area code should a winery in Seattle, WA use?
Area code 206 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 425 and 253. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a winery?
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.