Workers comp rates for code 8603: Architects
NCCI class code 8603 covers Architects in the services industry. The median rate across 15 states is $0.040 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.010 in Virginia to $0.070 in Nevada.
Also known as: Architectural Services · Building Designers
Cheapest 5 states for code 8603
Code 8603 rates in all 15 states
| State | Code | Rate per $100 | vs peers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8603 | $0.010 | 7% | view |
| Kansas | 8603 | $0.020 | 33% | view |
| Maryland | 8603 | $0.020 | 33% | view |
| Tennessee | 8603 | $0.020 | 33% | view |
| Utah | 8603 | $0.020 | 33% | view |
| Kentucky | 8603 | $0.030 | 40% | view |
| Louisiana | 8603 | $0.040 | 53% | view |
| Rhode Island | 8603 | $0.040 | 53% | view |
| Illinois | 8603 | $0.046 | 60% | view |
| Alabama | 8603 | $0.050 | 80% | view |
| Indiana | 8603 | $0.050 | 80% | view |
| Oklahoma | 8603 | $0.050 | 80% | view |
| Arkansas | 8603 | $0.060 | 87% | view |
| Hawaii | 8603 | $0.070 | 100% | view |
| Nevada | 8603 | $0.070 | 100% | view |
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FAQs about NCCI 8603
What occupation is NCCI class code 8603?
Class code 8603 is "Architects" (also known as Architectural Services, Building Designers), in the services industry. The code is filed in 15 states.
What is the average workers comp rate for code 8603?
The median rate across 15 states is $0.040 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.010 (Virginia) to $0.070 (Nevada).
Why does code 8603 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.