Workers comp rates for code 5506: Street or Road Construction - Excavation
NCCI class code 5506 covers Street or Road Construction - Excavation in the construction industry. The median rate across 19 states is $2.73 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $1.21 in Kansas to $8.46 in New York.
Also known as: Road excavation · Earthmoving - road construction
Most expensive 5 states
- New York $8.46
- Illinois $5.33
- California $4.66
- Rhode Island $3.66
- Louisiana $3.58
Code 5506 rates in all 19 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5506 | $1.21 | 5% | view |
| Virginia | 5506 | $1.91 | 11% | view |
| Tennessee | 5506 | $2.06 | 16% | view |
| Kentucky | 5506 | $2.34 | 21% | view |
| Oregon | 5506 | $2.37 | 26% | view |
| Michigan | 5506 | $2.43 | 32% | view |
| Hawaii | 5506 | $2.55 | 37% | view |
| Maryland | 5506 | $2.66 | 42% | view |
| Alabama | 5506 | $2.69 | 47% | view |
| Nevada | 5506 | $2.73 | 53% | view |
| Arkansas | 5506 | $2.85 | 58% | view |
| Oklahoma | 5506 | $3.05 | 63% | view |
| Minnesota | 5506 | $3.07 | 68% | view |
| Indiana | 5506 | $3.43 | 74% | view |
| Louisiana | 5506 | $3.58 | 79% | view |
| Rhode Island | 5506 | $3.66 | 84% | view |
| California | 5506 | $4.66 | 89% | view |
| Illinois | 5506 | $5.33 | 95% | view |
| New York | 5506 | $8.46 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 5506
What occupation is NCCI class code 5506?
Class code 5506 is "Street or Road Construction - Excavation" (also known as Road excavation, Earthmoving - road construction), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 19 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 5506?
The median rate across 19 states is $2.73 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $1.21 (Kansas) to $8.46 (New York).
Why does code 5506 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.