Workers comp rates for code 5473: Asbestos Abatement
NCCI class code 5473 covers Asbestos Abatement in the construction industry. The median rate across 22 states is $4.49 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $1.09 in Utah to $22.25 in New Jersey.
Also known as: Asbestos removal · Hazardous material abatement
Most expensive 5 states
- New Jersey $22.25
- New York $17.65
- California $10.58
- Illinois $9.89
- Minnesota $5.88
Code 5473 rates in all 22 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5473 | $1.09 | 5% | view |
| Oregon | 5473 | $1.97 | 10% | view |
| Kansas | 5473 | $2.13 | 14% | view |
| Tennessee | 5473 | $2.36 | 19% | view |
| Virginia | 5473 | $2.90 | 24% | view |
| Hawaii | 5473 | $3.03 | 29% | view |
| Kentucky | 5473 | $3.12 | 33% | view |
| Oregon | 5473 D | $3.25 | - | view |
| Maryland | 5473 | $4.03 | 38% | view |
| Alabama | 5473 | $4.08 | 43% | view |
| Oklahoma | 5473 | $4.47 | 48% | view |
| Rhode Island | 5473 | $4.49 | 52% | view |
| Alaska | 5473 | $4.72 | 57% | view |
| Louisiana | 5473 | $4.93 | 62% | view |
| Indiana | 5473 | $4.96 | 67% | view |
| Arkansas | 5473 | $5.11 | 71% | view |
| Nevada | 5473 | $5.18 | 76% | view |
| Minnesota | 5473 | $5.88 | 81% | view |
| Illinois | 5473 | $9.89 | 86% | view |
| California | 5473 | $10.58 | 90% | view |
| New York | 5473 | $17.65 | 95% | view |
| New Jersey | 5473 | $22.25 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 5473
What occupation is NCCI class code 5473?
Class code 5473 is "Asbestos Abatement" (also known as Asbestos removal, Hazardous material abatement), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 22 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 5473?
The median rate across 22 states is $4.49 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $1.09 (Utah) to $22.25 (New Jersey).
Why does code 5473 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.