NCCI · 20 states

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

Cheapest 5 states for code 8500

  1. Utah $0.980
  2. Kentucky $1.70
  3. Kansas $1.80
  4. Virginia $1.81
  5. Maryland $2.18

Most expensive 5 states

  1. California $6.32
  2. Hawaii $3.94
  3. Illinois $3.92
  4. Rhode Island $3.83
  5. 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.