Workers comp rates for code 8204: Retail Store - Variety Store
NCCI class code 8204 covers Retail Store - Variety Store in the retail industry. The median rate across 18 states is $2.35 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.960 in Utah to $6.70 in New Jersey.
Also known as: Five and dime store
Most expensive 5 states
- New Jersey $6.70
- Illinois $3.34
- Rhode Island $3.07
- Arkansas $3.04
- Minnesota $2.92
Code 8204 rates in all 18 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 8204 | $0.960 | 6% | view |
| Kansas | 8204 | $1.20 | 11% | view |
| Tennessee | 8204 | $1.28 | 17% | view |
| Kentucky | 8204 | $1.44 | 22% | view |
| Virginia | 8204 | $1.76 | 28% | view |
| Maryland | 8204 | $1.91 | 33% | view |
| Alabama | 8204 | $2.27 | 44% | view |
| Oklahoma | 8204 | $2.27 | 44% | view |
| Louisiana | 8204 | $2.34 | 50% | view |
| Alaska | 8204 | $2.35 | 56% | view |
| Nevada | 8204 | $2.45 | 61% | view |
| Indiana | 8204 | $2.86 | 67% | view |
| Hawaii | 8204 | $2.88 | 72% | view |
| Minnesota | 8204 | $2.92 | 78% | view |
| Arkansas | 8204 | $3.04 | 83% | view |
| Rhode Island | 8204 | $3.07 | 89% | view |
| Illinois | 8204 | $3.34 | 94% | view |
| New Jersey | 8204 | $6.70 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 8204
What occupation is NCCI class code 8204?
Class code 8204 is "Retail Store - Variety Store" (also known as Five and dime store), in the retail industry. The code is filed in 18 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 8204?
The median rate across 18 states is $2.35 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.960 (Utah) to $6.70 (New Jersey).
Why does code 8204 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.