Workers' Comp by Industry

Pick your industry to see typical class codes, rates, and tips for lowering premium.

Construction

Construction is one of the most heavily regulated and highest-rate industries for workers' compensation. Class...

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Roofing

Roofing (NCCI class code 5551) is one of the highest-risk class codes in the entire system, with rates often $...

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Plumbing

Plumbing contractors (NCCI 5183) typically face moderate workers' comp rates — much lower than roofing or fram...

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Electrical

Electrical contractors performing wiring inside buildings use NCCI class code 5190. Outside line work uses dif...

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HVAC

HVAC install and service (NCCI class code 5538) covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation...

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Painting

Painting contractors (NCCI 5474) face moderate-to-high rates due to fall, ladder, and chemical exposure. Inter...

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Landscaping

Landscaping (NCCI class code 0042) covers lawn care, planting, hardscaping, and tree work under 25 feet. Tree ...

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Restaurants

Restaurants use NCCI 9082 (full-service) or 9083 (fast-food/quick-service). Bars and taverns use 9079. Cuts, b...

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Retail

Retail (NCCI 8017 NOC) is one of the lowest-risk class codes outside of office work. Specialty retail (clothin...

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Cleaning / Janitorial

Commercial janitorial services (NCCI 9014) and residential house cleaning (9170) face moderate rates driven pr...

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Auto Repair

Auto service / repair (NCCI 8380) is moderately-rated with claims driven by chemical burns, lifting, and pneum...

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Trucking

Local trucking (NCCI 7228) and long-distance (7229) are differentiated by operating radius. Owner-operators ma...

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