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Hotels & Hospitality workers compensation in Oklahoma

Hotels & Hospitality businesses in Oklahoma pay a median rate of $0.770 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.230 to $4.67. The national median for Hotels & Hospitality is $0.860, so Oklahoma sits 10% below the national average. 12 unique NCCI class codes are filed in this state for Hotels & Hospitality occupations. Verified 2026-05-09.

Median in OK $0.770
Vs national -10%
Codes filed 12

Top Hotels & Hospitality class codes in Oklahoma

The class codes most likely to apply to a Hotels & Hospitality 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
7453 Boat Livery $0.230 HIGH
7453 N Boat Livery $0.230 HIGH
9053 Hotel Outside Sales $0.320 HIGH
9012 Building Operation - Theaters $0.630 HIGH
9061 Country club $0.760 HIGH
9084 Hotel, All Employees $0.760 HIGH
9083 Bar, Tavern, or Nightclub $0.770 HIGH
9060 Country Club Operations $0.790 HIGH
7425 Railroad Sleeping Car $0.840 HIGH
9058 Hotel, all other employees $0.910 HIGH

Oklahoma compliance for Hotels & Hospitality employers

Coverage threshold

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

1099 vs W-2 in Hotels & Hospitality

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 Hotels & Hospitality payroll segregated by class code and have job-duty documentation ready.

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

Estimate your Hotels & Hospitality premium in Oklahoma

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Estimated annual premium for Hotels & Hospitality in Oklahoma

$1,150to$23,350

Median: $3,850 · Rate range $0.230 to $4.67 per $100 payroll

Industry median across all states

$4,300

Cheapest states for Hotels & Hospitality

  • Pennsylvania $0.380
  • Utah $0.460
  • Tennessee $0.470

Most expensive

  • California $3.38
  • New Jersey $2.19
  • Hawaii $1.77

Estimate based on 24 states of rate-filing data. Actual premium also reflects experience modifier, schedule credits, and carrier underwriting.

Filing checklist for Hotels & Hospitality businesses in Oklahoma

  1. Step 1, Confirm coverage threshold

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

  2. Step 2, Pick the right class code

    Hotels & Hospitality businesses typically use codes like 7453, 9060, 9061. The wrong code can cost 4 to 10x more or get reclassified at audit. In Oklahoma, the cheapest code on this list is 7453 at $0.230 and the most expensive is 9058 at $0.910.

  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. Hotels & Hospitality 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. Hotels & Hospitality 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.

Hotels & Hospitality workers comp FAQs in Oklahoma

What is the typical workers comp rate for Hotels & Hospitality in Oklahoma?

Hotels & Hospitality employers in Oklahoma pay a median rate of $0.770 per $100 of payroll, with rates ranging from $0.230 to $4.67 depending on the specific class code. The national median across all states for Hotels & Hospitality is $0.860, so Oklahoma sits about 10% below the national average.

How many Hotels & Hospitality class codes are filed in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 12 unique NCCI class codes filed for Hotels & Hospitality occupations, drawn from 13 state-class code rate cells in our dataset. The most common codes include 7453 (Boat Livery), 9060 (Country Club Operations), 9061 (Country club).

Are Hotels & Hospitality 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 Hotels & Hospitality worker in Oklahoma?

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

How long does a Hotels & Hospitality 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. Hotels & Hospitality workers should report any incident on the date it happens, even minor strains, because cumulative trauma claims can fail without contemporaneous documentation.

Can a Hotels & Hospitality 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. Hotels & Hospitality 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.