Workers comp rates for code 5183: Plumbing
NCCI class code 5183 covers Plumbing in the construction industry. The median rate across 22 states is $1.69 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.480 in Utah to $5.61 in California.
Also known as: Plumber
Most expensive 5 states
- California $5.61
- New Jersey $5.00
- New York $4.37
- Illinois $3.09
- Hawaii $3.02
Code 5183 rates in all 22 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5183 | $0.480 | 5% | view |
| Kansas | 5183 | $0.830 | 9% | view |
| Kentucky | 5183 | $0.950 | 14% | view |
| Oregon | 5183 | $0.980 | 18% | view |
| Tennessee | 5183 | $1.03 | 23% | view |
| Indiana | 5183 | $1.20 | 27% | view |
| Louisiana | 5183 | $1.25 | 32% | view |
| Alabama | 5183 | $1.30 | 36% | view |
| Virginia | 5183 | $1.32 | 41% | view |
| Maryland | 5183 | $1.56 | 45% | view |
| Minnesota | 5183 | $1.69 | 55% | view |
| Oklahoma | 5183 | $1.69 | 55% | view |
| Alaska | 5183 | $1.70 | 59% | view |
| Arkansas | 5183 | $1.75 | 64% | view |
| Michigan | 5183 | $1.79 | 68% | view |
| Rhode Island | 5183 | $1.95 | 73% | view |
| Nevada | 5183 | $2.47 | 77% | view |
| Hawaii | 5183 | $3.02 | 82% | view |
| Illinois | 5183 | $3.09 | 86% | view |
| New York | 5183 | $4.37 | 91% | view |
| New Jersey | 5183 | $5.00 | 95% | view |
| California | 5183 | $5.61 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 5183
What occupation is NCCI class code 5183?
Class code 5183 is "Plumbing" (also known as Plumber), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 22 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 5183?
The median rate across 22 states is $1.69 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.480 (Utah) to $5.61 (California).
Why does code 5183 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.