Workers comp rates for code 6503: Plumbing
NCCI class code 6503 covers Plumbing in the construction industry. The median rate across 17 states is $1.10 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.397 in Washington to $2.78 in Hawaii.
Also known as: Plumber · Plumbing contractor
Cheapest 5 states for code 6503
- Washington $0.397
- Utah $0.440
- Virginia $0.700
- Tennessee $0.740
- Kentucky $0.770
Most expensive 5 states
- Hawaii $2.78
- Illinois $2.66
- Nevada $1.78
- Alaska $1.71
- Rhode Island $1.40
Code 6503 rates in all 17 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington monopolistic | 6503 | $0.397 | 6% | view |
| Utah | 6503 | $0.440 | 12% | view |
| Virginia | 6503 | $0.700 | 18% | view |
| Tennessee | 6503 | $0.740 | 24% | view |
| Kentucky | 6503 | $0.770 | 29% | view |
| Kansas | 6503 | $0.830 | 35% | view |
| Maryland | 6503 | $0.940 | 41% | view |
| Louisiana | 6503 | $0.960 | 47% | view |
| Indiana | 6503 | $1.10 | 53% | view |
| Oklahoma | 6503 | $1.17 | 59% | view |
| Arkansas | 6503 | $1.18 | 65% | view |
| Alabama | 6503 | $1.34 | 71% | view |
| Rhode Island | 6503 | $1.40 | 76% | view |
| Alaska | 6503 | $1.71 | 82% | view |
| Nevada | 6503 | $1.78 | 88% | view |
| Illinois | 6503 | $2.66 | 94% | view |
| Hawaii | 6503 | $2.78 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 6503
What occupation is NCCI class code 6503?
Class code 6503 is "Plumbing" (also known as Plumber, Plumbing contractor), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 17 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 6503?
The median rate across 17 states is $1.10 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.397 (Washington) to $2.78 (Hawaii).
Why does code 6503 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.