Workers comp rates for code 8500: Metal Scrap Dealer NOC
NCCI class code 8500 covers Metal Scrap Dealer NOC in the services industry. The median rate across 20 states is $3.15 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.980 in Utah to $6.32 in California.
Also known as: Scrap Metal Recycling · Metal Salvage
Most expensive 5 states
- California $6.32
- Hawaii $3.94
- Illinois $3.92
- Rhode Island $3.83
- Minnesota $3.63
Code 8500 rates in all 20 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 8500 | $0.980 | 5% | view |
| Kentucky | 8500 | $1.70 | 10% | view |
| Kansas | 8500 | $1.80 | 15% | view |
| Virginia | 8500 | $1.81 | 20% | view |
| Maryland | 8500 | $2.18 | 25% | view |
| Tennessee | 8500 | $2.37 | 30% | view |
| Oregon | 8500 | $2.76 | 35% | view |
| Arkansas | 8500 | $2.98 | 40% | view |
| Alaska | 8500 | $3.00 | 45% | view |
| Louisiana | 8500 | $3.01 | 50% | view |
| New York | 8500 | $3.15 | 55% | view |
| Alabama | 8500 | $3.18 | 60% | view |
| Oklahoma | 8500 | $3.24 | 65% | view |
| Indiana | 8500 | $3.29 | 70% | view |
| Nevada | 8500 | $3.33 | 75% | view |
| Minnesota | 8500 | $3.63 | 80% | view |
| Rhode Island | 8500 | $3.83 | 85% | view |
| Illinois | 8500 | $3.92 | 90% | view |
| Hawaii | 8500 | $3.94 | 95% | view |
| California | 8500 | $6.32 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 8500
What occupation is NCCI class code 8500?
Class code 8500 is "Metal Scrap Dealer NOC" (also known as Scrap Metal Recycling, Metal Salvage), in the services industry. The code is filed in 20 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 8500?
The median rate across 20 states is $3.15 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.980 (Utah) to $6.32 (California).
Why does code 8500 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.