NCCI · 19 states

Workers comp rates for code 6005: Building Excavation

NCCI class code 6005 covers Building Excavation in the construction industry. The median rate across 19 states is $1.96 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.690 in Utah to $7.36 in New Jersey.

Also known as: Site Preparation · Foundation Digging

Cheapest 5 states for code 6005

  1. Utah $0.690
  2. Kansas $1.03
  3. Virginia $1.26
  4. Kentucky $1.38
  5. Oregon $1.47

Most expensive 5 states

  1. New Jersey $7.36
  2. Illinois $6.87
  3. New York $3.58
  4. Nevada $2.70
  5. Hawaii $2.61

Code 6005 rates in all 19 states

State Code Rate per $100 vs peers Source
Utah 6005 $0.690 5% view
Kansas 6005 $1.03 11% view
Virginia 6005 $1.26 16% view
Kentucky 6005 $1.38 21% view
Oregon 6005 $1.47 26% view
Maryland 6005 $1.66 32% view
Tennessee 6005 $1.68 37% view
Alaska 6005 $1.89 42% view
Alabama 6005 $1.94 47% view
Louisiana 6005 $1.96 53% view
Indiana 6005 $2.01 58% view
Oklahoma 6005 $2.06 63% view
Arkansas 6005 $2.22 68% view
Rhode Island 6005 $2.42 74% view
Hawaii 6005 $2.61 79% view
Nevada 6005 $2.70 84% view
New York 6005 $3.58 89% view
Illinois 6005 $6.87 95% view
New Jersey 6005 $7.36 100% view

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FAQs about NCCI 6005

What occupation is NCCI class code 6005?

Class code 6005 is "Building Excavation" (also known as Site Preparation, Foundation Digging), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 19 states.

What is the average workers comp rate for code 6005?

The median rate across 19 states is $1.96 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.690 (Utah) to $7.36 (New Jersey).

Why does code 6005 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.