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Agriculture & Farming workers compensation in Oklahoma

Agriculture & Farming businesses in Oklahoma pay a median rate of $2.04 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.260 to $77.23. The national median for Agriculture & Farming is $1.75, so Oklahoma sits 17% above the national average. 22 unique NCCI class codes are filed in this state for Agriculture & Farming occupations. Verified 2026-05-09.

Median in OK $2.04
Vs national +17%
Codes filed 22

Top Agriculture & Farming class codes in Oklahoma

The class codes most likely to apply to a Agriculture & Farming operation in Oklahoma, sorted from cheapest to most expensive per $100 of payroll. Click into any code for the full state-by-state rate comparison.

Code Occupation Rate per $100 Confidence
0771 N Landscape Gardening $0.260 HIGH
0035 Farm - Grain or Seed Growing $1.37 HIGH
1452 Peat Harvesting $1.37 HIGH
0079 Berry and Vegetable Farming $1.54 HIGH
8292 Tobacco Warehousing $1.64 HIGH
0005 Farm, nursery $1.70 HIGH
0251 Silviculture $1.84 HIGH
8291 Cotton Warehousing $1.95 HIGH
2039 Grain Elevator Operation $2.04 HIGH
0034 Farm, poultry $2.05 HIGH

Oklahoma compliance for Agriculture & Farming employers

Coverage threshold

Employers with one or more employees are generally required to carry workers' compensation insurance.

1099 vs W-2 in Agriculture & Farming

Independent contractors are generally not considered employees, but the determination is based on a multi-factor test focusing on control.

Owner exclusion

Allowed in Oklahoma. Sole proprietor self-coverage optional; LLC member self-coverage optional.

Max weekly benefit

$1,083 at 70% of average weekly wage, effective 2025-01-01.

Statute of limitations

2 years from injury date in Oklahoma.

Audit window

Oklahoma carriers audit payroll within 90 days of policy expiration. Keep Agriculture & Farming payroll segregated by class code and have job-duty documentation ready.

Cross-cite: full Oklahoma workers comp overview · Agriculture & Farming cross-state rate comparison · Oklahoma workers comp lawyer guide · Oklahoma settlement chart

Estimate your Agriculture & Farming premium in Oklahoma

Pre-filled to Agriculture & Farming and Oklahoma. Adjust payroll to see a real premium range from filed rates.

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Estimated annual premium for Agriculture & Farming in Oklahoma

$1,300to$386,150

Median: $10,225 · Rate range $0.260 to $77.23 per $100 payroll

Industry median across all states

$8,750

Cheapest states for Agriculture & Farming

  • Texas $0.665
  • Utah $0.875
  • Virginia $1.15

Most expensive

  • California $5.19
  • New Jersey $5.11
  • Hawaii $4.14

Estimate based on 25 states of rate-filing data. Actual premium also reflects experience modifier, schedule credits, and carrier underwriting.

Filing checklist for Agriculture & Farming businesses in Oklahoma

  1. Step 1, Confirm coverage threshold

    Employers with one or more employees are generally required to carry workers' compensation insurance. For Agriculture & Farming operations, this typically applies once you make a first W-2 hire, even part-time.

  2. Step 2, Pick the right class code

    Agriculture & Farming businesses typically use codes like 0034, 0106, 0005. The wrong code can cost 4 to 10x more or get reclassified at audit. In Oklahoma, the cheapest code on this list is 0771 N at $0.260 and the most expensive is 0034 at $2.05.

  3. Step 3, Get a quote

    CompSource Mutual Insurance Company is one option in Oklahoma; private carriers (Travelers, Hartford, Liberty Mutual, AmTrust) also write coverage. Schedule credits up to 25% are typical for low-loss accounts.

  4. Step 4, Document subcontractors

    A general contractor is liable for the workers' compensation coverage of uninsured subcontractors and their employees. Agriculture & Farming operators with crews of 1099s should keep certificates of insurance for every sub, otherwise the GC absorbs the sub liability at audit.

  5. Step 5, Annual audit

    Carriers audit payroll within 90 days of policy expiration. Have payroll segregated by class code, job descriptions on file, and overtime properly excluded from rated payroll. Agriculture & Farming class allocation can shift if any worker spends more than 50% of time on a different code.

Penalty for non-coverage in Oklahoma: Penalties include fines up to $1,000 per day, stop-work orders, and personal liability for employee injuries.

Agriculture & Farming workers comp FAQs in Oklahoma

What is the typical workers comp rate for Agriculture & Farming in Oklahoma?

Agriculture & Farming employers in Oklahoma pay a median rate of $2.04 per $100 of payroll, with rates ranging from $0.260 to $77.23 depending on the specific class code. The national median across all states for Agriculture & Farming is $1.75, so Oklahoma sits about 17% above the national average.

How many Agriculture & Farming class codes are filed in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 22 unique NCCI class codes filed for Agriculture & Farming occupations, drawn from 22 state-class code rate cells in our dataset. The most common codes include 0034 (Farm, poultry), 0106 (Potato Farming), 0005 (Farm, nursery).

Are Agriculture & Farming 1099 contractors covered by workers comp in Oklahoma?

Independent contractors are generally not considered employees, but the determination is based on a multi-factor test focusing on control.

What is the maximum weekly benefit for an injured Agriculture & Farming worker in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma caps weekly workers comp benefits at $1,083 (effective 2025-01-01), calculated as 70% of the average weekly wage. Agriculture & Farming workers are subject to the same statutory cap as workers in any other industry.

How long does a Agriculture & Farming worker have to file a comp claim in Oklahoma?

The statute of limitations in Oklahoma is 2 years from the date of injury. Most claims also require notice to the employer within 30 days. Agriculture & Farming workers should report any incident on the date it happens, even minor strains, because cumulative trauma claims can fail without contemporaneous documentation.

Can a Agriculture & Farming business owner exclude themselves from comp coverage in Oklahoma?

Yes, Oklahoma allows business owners (sole proprietors, partners, LLC members, corporate officers) to file an exclusion election. Agriculture & Farming owner-operators often elect out to keep premium below the minimum. Sole-proprietor self-coverage is not required, and LLC member self-coverage is not required.