Workers comp rates for code 5146: Scaffolding Erection or Dismantling
NCCI class code 5146 covers Scaffolding Erection or Dismantling in the construction industry. The median rate across 21 states is $2.61 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.860 in Utah to $7.37 in New Jersey.
Also known as: Scaffold Erector · Scaffold Contractor
Most expensive 5 states
- New Jersey $7.37
- California $5.58
- Illinois $5.05
- Hawaii $4.01
- Alaska $3.29
Code 5146 rates in all 21 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5146 | $0.860 | 5% | view |
| Kansas | 5146 | $1.16 | 10% | view |
| Tennessee | 5146 | $1.42 | 14% | view |
| Virginia | 5146 | $1.53 | 19% | view |
| Kentucky | 5146 | $1.82 | 24% | view |
| Oregon | 5146 | $1.87 | 29% | view |
| Indiana | 5146 | $2.07 | 33% | view |
| Maryland | 5146 | $2.28 | 38% | view |
| Alabama | 5146 | $2.41 | 43% | view |
| Oklahoma | 5146 | $2.55 | 48% | view |
| Rhode Island | 5146 | $2.61 | 52% | view |
| Louisiana | 5146 | $2.70 | 57% | view |
| Michigan | 5146 | $2.95 | 62% | view |
| Minnesota | 5146 | $3.07 | 67% | view |
| Arkansas | 5146 | $3.23 | 71% | view |
| Nevada | 5146 | $3.28 | 76% | view |
| Alaska | 5146 | $3.29 | 81% | view |
| Hawaii | 5146 | $4.01 | 86% | view |
| Illinois | 5146 | $5.05 | 90% | view |
| California | 5146 | $5.58 | 95% | view |
| New Jersey | 5146 | $7.37 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 5146
What occupation is NCCI class code 5146?
Class code 5146 is "Scaffolding Erection or Dismantling" (also known as Scaffold Erector, Scaffold Contractor), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 21 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 5146?
The median rate across 21 states is $2.61 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.860 (Utah) to $7.37 (New Jersey).
Why does code 5146 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.