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Manufacturing workers compensation in Alaska

Manufacturing businesses in Alaska pay a median rate of $1.40 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.290 to $12.30. The national median for Manufacturing is $1.46, so Alaska sits 4% below the national average. 217 unique NCCI class codes are filed in this state for Manufacturing occupations. Verified 2026-05-09.

Median in AK $1.40
Vs national -4%
Codes filed 217

Top Manufacturing class codes in Alaska

The class codes most likely to apply to a Manufacturing operation in Alaska, 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
1710 Stone Cutting or Polishing $1.14 HIGH
2501 Clothing Manufacturing $1.14 HIGH
4470 Textile Weaving Mills $1.14 HIGH
2660 Chemical Mfg. - Soap, Detergent $1.26 HIGH
2111 Malt House Operation $1.40 HIGH
1701 Cement Manufacturing $1.54 HIGH
1710 D Stone Cutting or Polishing $1.69 HIGH
3082 Truck, Trailer or Bus Mfg. $2.06 HIGH
3082 D Truck, Trailer or Bus Mfg. $2.06 HIGH
3365 Metal Plating & Finishing $2.13 HIGH

Alaska compliance for Manufacturing employers

Coverage threshold

Required for all employers with one or more employees.

1099 vs W-2 in Manufacturing

Individuals performing services for remuneration are presumed to be employees unless they meet specific criteria for independent contractor status, including control, separate business, and independent nature of work.

Owner exclusion

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

Max weekly benefit

$1,627 at 80% of average weekly wage, effective 2026-01-01.

Statute of limitations

2 years from injury date in Alaska.

Audit window

Alaska carriers audit payroll Typically within 90 days of policy expiration, but can extend longer based on policy terms and state regulations.. Keep Manufacturing payroll segregated by class code and have job-duty documentation ready.

Cross-cite: full Alaska workers comp overview · Manufacturing cross-state rate comparison · Alaska workers comp lawyer guide · Alaska settlement chart

Estimate your Manufacturing premium in Alaska

Pre-filled to Manufacturing and Alaska. Adjust payroll to see a real premium range from filed rates.

Estimate your workers comp premium

Pick your industry, state, and annual payroll. Range comes from real rate filings.

Estimated annual premium for Manufacturing in Alaska

$1,450to$61,500

Median: $7,000 · Rate range $0.290 to $12.30 per $100 payroll

Industry median across all states

$7,300

Cheapest states for Manufacturing

  • Utah $0.490
  • Kentucky $0.940
  • Virginia $0.950

Most expensive

  • California $4.74
  • New Jersey $3.56
  • Hawaii $2.94

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

Filing checklist for Manufacturing businesses in Alaska

  1. Step 1, Confirm coverage threshold

    Required for all employers with one or more employees. For Manufacturing operations, this typically applies once you make a first W-2 hire, even part-time.

  2. Step 2, Pick the right class code

    Manufacturing businesses typically use codes like 6872, 3081, 3085. The wrong code can cost 4 to 10x more or get reclassified at audit. In Alaska, the cheapest code on this list is 1710 at $1.14 and the most expensive is 3365 at $2.13.

  3. Step 3, Get a quote

    Workers' Compensation Benefits Guaranty Fund is one option in Alaska; 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

    General contractors are generally liable for the workers' compensation coverage of uninsured subcontractors and their employees. Manufacturing 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 Typically within 90 days of policy expiration, but can extend longer based on policy terms and state regulations.. Have payroll segregated by class code, job descriptions on file, and overtime properly excluded from rated payroll. Manufacturing class allocation can shift if any worker spends more than 50% of time on a different code.

Penalty for non-coverage in Alaska: Employers can be assessed penalties up to $1,000 per employee for each day they remain uninsured, and a mandatory $1,000 per day for violating stop work orders.

Manufacturing workers comp FAQs in Alaska

What is the typical workers comp rate for Manufacturing in Alaska?

Manufacturing employers in Alaska pay a median rate of $1.40 per $100 of payroll, with rates ranging from $0.290 to $12.30 depending on the specific class code. The national median across all states for Manufacturing is $1.46, so Alaska sits about 4% below the national average.

How many Manufacturing class codes are filed in Alaska?

Alaska has 217 unique NCCI class codes filed for Manufacturing occupations, drawn from 225 state-class code rate cells in our dataset. The most common codes include 6872 (Ship Building), 3081 (Automobile Mfg.), 3085 (Aircraft Mfg.).

Are Manufacturing 1099 contractors covered by workers comp in Alaska?

Individuals performing services for remuneration are presumed to be employees unless they meet specific criteria for independent contractor status, including control, separate business, and independent nature of work.

What is the maximum weekly benefit for an injured Manufacturing worker in Alaska?

Alaska caps weekly workers comp benefits at $1,627 (effective 2026-01-01), calculated as 80% of the average weekly wage. Manufacturing workers are subject to the same statutory cap as workers in any other industry.

How long does a Manufacturing worker have to file a comp claim in Alaska?

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

Can a Manufacturing business owner exclude themselves from comp coverage in Alaska?

Yes, Alaska allows business owners (sole proprietors, partners, LLC members, corporate officers) to file an exclusion election. Manufacturing 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.

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