Workers comp rates for code 6834: Dredging
NCCI class code 6834 covers Dredging in the construction industry. The median rate across 22 states is $1.60 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.630 in Utah to $4.92 in California.
Also known as: Channel deepening · Harbor maintenance
Most expensive 5 states
- California $4.92
- New Jersey $3.60
- Illinois $2.75
- Nevada $1.99
- New York $1.99
Code 6834 rates in all 22 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 6834 | $0.630 | 5% | view |
| Tennessee | 6834 | $0.680 | 9% | view |
| Virginia | 6834 | $0.846 | 14% | view |
| Kansas | 6834 | $0.960 | 18% | view |
| Oregon | 6834 | $1.14 | 23% | view |
| Michigan | 6834 | $1.15 | 27% | view |
| Indiana | 6834 | $1.29 | 32% | view |
| Kentucky | 6834 | $1.36 | 41% | view |
| Maryland | 6834 | $1.36 | 41% | view |
| Alaska | 6834 | $1.42 | 45% | view |
| Oklahoma | 6834 | $1.59 | 50% | view |
| Louisiana | 6834 | $1.60 | 55% | view |
| Alabama | 6834 | $1.65 | 59% | view |
| Minnesota | 6834 | $1.71 | 64% | view |
| Arkansas | 6834 | $1.84 | 68% | view |
| Rhode Island | 6834 | $1.87 | 73% | view |
| Hawaii | 6834 | $1.95 | 77% | view |
| New York | 6834 | $1.99 | 82% | view |
| Nevada | 6834 | $1.99 | 86% | view |
| Illinois | 6834 | $2.75 | 91% | view |
| New Jersey | 6834 | $3.60 | 95% | view |
| California | 6834 | $4.92 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 6834
What occupation is NCCI class code 6834?
Class code 6834 is "Dredging" (also known as Channel deepening, Harbor maintenance), in the construction industry. The code is filed in 22 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 6834?
The median rate across 22 states is $1.60 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.630 (Utah) to $4.92 (California).
Why does code 6834 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.