Workers comp rates for code 6843: Diving - commercial
NCCI class code 6843 covers Diving - commercial in the services industry. The median rate across 27 states is $4.35 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $1.62 in Utah to $9.82 in Pennsylvania.
Also known as: Underwater construction · Commercial diver
Most expensive 5 states
- Pennsylvania $9.82
- Minnesota $8.38
- Arkansas $7.43
- Nevada $6.69
- Indiana $6.07
Code 6843 rates in all 27 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 6843 F | $1.62 | 5% | view |
| Kansas | 6843 F | $1.76 | 10% | view |
| Maryland | 6843 F | $2.11 | 15% | view |
| Hawaii | 6843 F | $2.38 | 20% | view |
| Nevada | 6843 F | $2.95 | 25% | view |
| Virginia | 6843 F | $3.38 | 30% | view |
| Louisiana | 6843 F | $3.65 | 35% | view |
| Maryland | 6843 | $3.67 | 14% | view |
| Kentucky | 6843 F | $3.76 | 40% | view |
| Tennessee | 6843 F | $4.10 | 45% | view |
| Kansas | 6843 | $4.25 | 29% | view |
| Oregon | 6843 F | $4.29 | 50% | view |
| Alaska | 6843 | $4.35 | 43% | view |
| Alaska | 6843 F | $4.35 | 55% | view |
| Oklahoma | 6843 | $4.43 | 57% | view |
| Oklahoma | 6843 F | $4.43 | 60% | view |
| Michigan | 6843 F | $4.88 | 65% | view |
| Rhode Island | 6843 F | $5.10 | 70% | view |
| Illinois | 6843 F | $5.22 | 75% | view |
| Virginia | 6843 | $5.25 | 71% | view |
| Alabama | 6843 F | $5.51 | 80% | view |
| New York | 6843 | $5.91 | 86% | view |
| Indiana | 6843 F | $6.07 | 85% | view |
| Nevada | 6843 | $6.69 | 100% | view |
| Arkansas | 6843 F | $7.43 | 90% | view |
| Minnesota | 6843 F | $8.38 | 95% | view |
| Pennsylvania | 6843 F | $9.82 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 6843
What occupation is NCCI class code 6843?
Class code 6843 is "Diving - commercial" (also known as Underwater construction, Commercial diver), in the services industry. The code is filed in 27 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 6843?
The median rate across 27 states is $4.35 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $1.62 (Utah) to $9.82 (Pennsylvania).
Why does code 6843 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.