Workers comp rates for code 5059: Building Steel Erection
NCCI class code 5059 covers Building Steel Erection in the construction industry. The median rate across 21 states is $8.76 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $2.83 in Utah to $14.18 in Illinois.
Also known as: Structural Steel Building · Commercial Steel Erection
Most expensive 5 states
- Illinois $14.18
- New Jersey $13.70
- Minnesota $11.96
- Hawaii $10.90
- Michigan $10.58
Code 5059 rates in all 21 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5059 | $2.83 | 5% | view |
| Kansas | 5059 | $3.19 | 10% | view |
| Tennessee | 5059 | $4.09 | 14% | view |
| Virginia | 5059 | $4.50 | 19% | view |
| Kentucky | 5059 | $4.84 | 24% | view |
| Oregon | 5059 | $5.02 | 29% | view |
| Alabama | 5059 | $7.22 | 33% | view |
| Rhode Island | 5059 | $7.25 | 38% | view |
| Indiana | 5059 | $7.98 | 43% | view |
| New York | 5059 | $8.41 | 48% | view |
| Nevada | 5059 | $8.76 | 52% | view |
| Arkansas | 5059 | $9.01 | 57% | view |
| Maryland | 5059 | $9.09 | 62% | view |
| Alaska | 5059 | $9.71 | 67% | view |
| Oklahoma | 5059 | $10.31 | 71% | view |
| Louisiana | 5059 | $10.47 | 76% | view |
| Michigan | 5059 | $10.58 | 81% | view |
| Hawaii | 5059 | $10.90 | 86% | view |
| Minnesota | 5059 | $11.96 | 90% | view |
| New Jersey | 5059 | $13.70 | 95% | view |
| Illinois | 5059 | $14.18 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 5059
What occupation is NCCI class code 5059?
Class code 5059 is "Building Steel Erection" (also known as Structural Steel Building, Commercial Steel Erection), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 21 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 5059?
The median rate across 21 states is $8.76 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $2.83 (Utah) to $14.18 (Illinois).
Why does code 5059 cost more in some states than others?
Workers comp rates reflect each state's loss experience for that occupation, the rating bureau's methodology (NCCI vs. independent), schedule rating credits, and the state's medical-cost inflation. Some states are monopolistic (only the state fund writes coverage) while others are open competitive markets.