NCCI · 34 states

Workers comp rates for code 6251: Tunneling

NCCI class code 6251 covers Tunneling in the construction industry. The median rate across 34 states is $2.22 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.570 in Utah to $9.68 in New York.

Also known as: Tunnel Construction · Underground Excavation

Cheapest 5 states for code 6251

  1. Utah $0.570
  2. Arkansas $0.700
  3. Tennessee $0.890
  4. Oregon $0.900
  5. Utah $0.960

Most expensive 5 states

  1. New York $9.68
  2. Illinois $8.65
  3. Illinois $5.98
  4. New Jersey $5.33
  5. California $4.42

Code 6251 rates in all 34 states

State Code Rate per $100 vs peers Source
Utah 6251 $0.570 5% view
Arkansas 6251 $0.700 10% view
Tennessee 6251 $0.890 15% view
Oregon 6251 $0.900 20% view
Utah 6251 D $0.960 7% view
Alabama 6251 $1.19 25% view
Kansas 6251 $1.33 30% view
Tennessee 6251 D $1.34 14% view
Oregon 6251 D $1.38 21% view
Virginia 6251 $1.58 35% view
Louisiana 6251 $1.68 40% view
Kentucky 6251 $1.79 45% view
Maryland 6251 $1.89 50% view
Maryland 6251 D $1.89 29% view
Rhode Island 6251 $1.93 55% view
Indiana 6251 D $2.14 36% view
Alabama 6251 D $2.16 43% view
Oklahoma 6251 $2.22 60% view
Oklahoma 6251 D $2.22 50% view
Alaska 6251 $2.26 65% view
Alaska 6251 D $2.26 57% view
Arkansas 6251 D $2.38 71% view
Louisiana 6251 D $2.38 71% view
Nevada 6251 $2.85 70% view
Rhode Island 6251 D $2.99 79% view
Minnesota 6251 $3.60 75% view
Kansas 6251 D $3.68 86% view
Hawaii 6251 $3.85 80% view
Nevada 6251 D $4.28 93% view
California 6251 $4.42 85% view
New Jersey 6251 $5.33 90% view
Illinois 6251 $5.98 95% view
Illinois 6251 D $8.65 100% view
New York 6251 $9.68 100% view

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FAQs about NCCI 6251

What occupation is NCCI class code 6251?

Class code 6251 is "Tunneling" (also known as Tunnel Construction, Underground Excavation), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 34 states.

What is the average workers comp rate for code 6251?

The median rate across 34 states is $2.22 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.570 (Utah) to $9.68 (New York).

Why does code 6251 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.