Workers comp rates for code 5472: Asbestos Removal
NCCI class code 5472 covers Asbestos Removal in the construction industry. The median rate across 19 states is $2.77 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.790 in Utah to $7.35 in Illinois.
Also known as: Asbestos abatement · Hazardous material removal
Most expensive 5 states
- Illinois $7.35
- Minnesota $5.91
- Alaska $4.74
- Rhode Island $4.29
- Maryland $4.01
Code 5472 rates in all 19 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5472 | $0.790 | 6% | view |
| Oregon | 5472 | $1.18 | 11% | view |
| Kentucky | 5472 | $1.80 | 17% | view |
| Kansas | 5472 | $1.83 | 22% | view |
| Tennessee | 5472 | $1.84 | 28% | view |
| Virginia | 5472 | $1.95 | 33% | view |
| Oregon | 5472 D | $1.96 | - | view |
| Hawaii | 5472 | $2.07 | 39% | view |
| Oklahoma | 5472 | $2.49 | 44% | view |
| Alabama | 5472 | $2.77 | 50% | view |
| Indiana | 5472 | $2.90 | 56% | view |
| Arkansas | 5472 | $3.36 | 61% | view |
| Nevada | 5472 | $3.51 | 67% | view |
| Louisiana | 5472 | $3.65 | 72% | view |
| Maryland | 5472 | $4.01 | 78% | view |
| Rhode Island | 5472 | $4.29 | 83% | view |
| Alaska | 5472 | $4.74 | 89% | view |
| Minnesota | 5472 | $5.91 | 94% | view |
| Illinois | 5472 | $7.35 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 5472
What occupation is NCCI class code 5472?
Class code 5472 is "Asbestos Removal" (also known as Asbestos abatement, Hazardous material removal), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 19 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 5472?
The median rate across 19 states is $2.77 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.790 (Utah) to $7.35 (Illinois).
Why does code 5472 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.