Salina, KS business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Salina, KS micropolitan area.
- Population
- 59,3122024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,624CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
The Salina, KS area
The Salina, KS micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Kansas and had 59,312 residents in July 2024, down 1.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Saline County, KS is the most populous, with 53,459 people. By population it ranks 552nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 496th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Saline County, KS | 53,459 |
| Ottawa County, KS | 5,853 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Salina, KS
County Business Patterns counted 1,624 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 27,109 people in mid-March with $1.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 16.7 employees per establishment. 47.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (232), health care and social assistance (192), and other services (except public administration) (183).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 232 | 3,724 | $126,499,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 192 | 5,428 | $290,627,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 183 | 1,130 | $35,339,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 172 | 3,104 | $60,809,000 |
| Construction (23) | 149 | 1,108 | $61,817,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 122 | 869 | $54,704,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 117 | 875 | $57,970,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 95 | 1,232 | $82,492,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 79 | 1,014 | $37,137,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 73 | 210 | $11,328,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 70 | 5,513 | $316,864,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 66 | 1,399 | $69,141,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 24 | 587 | $13,005,000 |
| Information (51) | 23 | 156 | $8,649,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 296 | $9,924,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 7 | 382 (high noise) | $33,226,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 3 | 3 | $129,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 69 | $6,948,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Salina, KS's businesses compare
Salina, KS has 27.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 11.4% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 16.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,109 (31.1% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.3% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 778 | 47.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 327 | 20.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 240 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 176 | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 103 | 6.3% | 5.4% |
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.
Small-business industries in Salina, KS
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 80 have a published Census count in Salina, KS. The largest are limited-service restaurants (55), full-service restaurants (46), and insurance agencies and brokerages (36). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 52.3 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 55 | 1,148 | 20.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 46 | 1,218 | 26.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 36 | 173 | 4.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 31 | 361 | 11.6 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 30 | 244 | 8.1 |
| Residential remodelers | 26 | 71 | 2.7 |
| Physician practices | 24 | 427 | 17.8 |
| Dental offices | 23 | 206 | 9.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 23 | 38 | 1.7 |
| Law offices | 18 | 116 | 6.4 |
| Landscaping services | 18 | 106 | 5.9 |
| Beauty salons | 17 | 118 | 6.9 |
| Electrical contractors | 16 | 95 | 5.9 |
| General automotive repair shops | 16 | 69 | 4.3 |
| Janitorial services | 14 | 134 | 9.6 |
| Chiropractic offices | 12 | 34 | 2.8 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 12 | 93 | 7.8 |
| Child day care services | 12 | 82 | 6.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 11 | 59 | 5.4 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 11 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 11 | 45 | 4.1 |
| Drinking places | 11 | 138 | 12.5 |
| Home health care agencies | 10 | 167 | 16.7 |
| Used car dealers | 10 | 23 | 2.3 |
| Mental health practices | 9 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Salina, KS
The area's named cities and towns have 38 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 785 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 785 | 38 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina, KS | 46,109 | 785 | 26 |
| Minneapolis, KS | 1,939 | 785 | 4 |
| Bennington, KS | 1,293 | 785 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Salina, KS business
A 17-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Salina, KS. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $510.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $424.15. Callata comes to $339.00 a month for 17 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $339.00 | $4,068.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $323.00 | $3,876.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $391.00 | $4,692.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $424.15 | $5,089.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $459.00 | $5,508.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $510.00 | $6,120.00 |
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.
Callata in Salina, KS
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.
Porting a number you already use in Salina, KS 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
What area codes serve Salina, KS?
785, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Salina, KS area?
1,624 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Salina, KS?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 17-person team that is $339.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $424.15 a month (checked September 28, 2026).