Workers comp rates for code 6204: Excavation
NCCI class code 6204 covers Excavation in the construction industry. The median rate across 23 states is $3.61 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.489 in Washington to $8.46 in California.
Also known as: Earth Moving · Digging Contractor
Cheapest 5 states for code 6204
- Washington $0.489
- Utah $1.00
- Kansas $1.92
- Tennessee $1.92
- Virginia $2.42
Most expensive 5 states
- California $8.46
- New Jersey $7.02
- Illinois $6.59
- New York $4.84
- Hawaii $4.76
Code 6204 rates in all 23 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington monopolistic | 6204 | $0.489 | 4% | view |
| Utah | 6204 | $1.00 | 9% | view |
| Kansas | 6204 | $1.92 | 17% | view |
| Tennessee | 6204 | $1.92 | 17% | view |
| Virginia | 6204 | $2.42 | 22% | view |
| Kentucky | 6204 | $2.53 | 26% | view |
| Oregon | 6204 | $2.89 | 30% | view |
| Indiana | 6204 | $2.90 | 35% | view |
| Maryland | 6204 | $2.94 | 39% | view |
| Oklahoma | 6204 | $3.10 | 43% | view |
| Alabama | 6204 | $3.19 | 48% | view |
| Alaska | 6204 | $3.61 | 52% | view |
| Arkansas | 6204 | $3.67 | 57% | view |
| Michigan | 6204 | $3.86 | 61% | view |
| Louisiana | 6204 | $3.91 | 65% | view |
| Nevada | 6204 | $3.96 | 70% | view |
| Rhode Island | 6204 | $4.27 | 74% | view |
| Minnesota | 6204 | $4.51 | 78% | view |
| Hawaii | 6204 | $4.76 | 83% | view |
| New York | 6204 | $4.84 | 87% | view |
| Illinois | 6204 | $6.59 | 91% | view |
| New Jersey | 6204 | $7.02 | 96% | view |
| California | 6204 | $8.46 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 6204
What occupation is NCCI class code 6204?
Class code 6204 is "Excavation" (also known as Earth Moving, Digging Contractor), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 23 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 6204?
The median rate across 23 states is $3.61 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.489 (Washington) to $8.46 (California).
Why does code 6204 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.