NCCI · 19 states

Workers comp rates for code 8606: Draftsmen

NCCI class code 8606 covers Draftsmen in the services industry. The median rate across 19 states is $1.08 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.290 in Utah to $2.50 in New Jersey.

Also known as: CAD Operators · Technical Illustrators

Cheapest 5 states for code 8606

  1. Utah $0.290
  2. Virginia $0.389
  3. Tennessee $0.500
  4. Kentucky $0.590
  5. Maryland $0.630

Most expensive 5 states

  1. New Jersey $2.50
  2. Louisiana $2.09
  3. Illinois $1.70
  4. Rhode Island $1.41
  5. Alaska $1.21

Code 8606 rates in all 19 states

State Code Rate per $100 vs peers Source
Utah 8606 $0.290 5% view
Virginia 8606 $0.389 11% view
Tennessee 8606 $0.500 16% view
Kentucky 8606 $0.590 21% view
Maryland 8606 $0.630 26% view
Oregon 8606 $0.700 32% view
Kansas 8606 $1.02 37% view
Alabama 8606 $1.04 42% view
Indiana 8606 $1.08 53% view
Minnesota 8606 $1.08 53% view
Nevada 8606 $1.12 58% view
Hawaii 8606 $1.16 63% view
Arkansas 8606 $1.18 68% view
Oklahoma 8606 $1.19 74% view
Alaska 8606 $1.21 79% view
Rhode Island 8606 $1.41 84% view
Illinois 8606 $1.70 89% view
Louisiana 8606 $2.09 95% view
New Jersey 8606 $2.50 100% view

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FAQs about NCCI 8606

What occupation is NCCI class code 8606?

Class code 8606 is "Draftsmen" (also known as CAD Operators, Technical Illustrators), in the services industry. The code is filed in 19 states.

What is the average workers comp rate for code 8606?

The median rate across 19 states is $1.08 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.290 (Utah) to $2.50 (New Jersey).

Why does code 8606 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.