West Virginia Workers Comp Rates

WV Rates for Select Work Comp Class Codes

The workers' compensation rates listed below for West Virginia represent the current insurance rates effective 6/1/2019. West Virginia rates are regulated by the Insurance Commissioner for the State of West Virginia. Insurance companies may be permitted to offer premium related discounts and scheduled credits on all work comp policies. We offer Pay As You Go work comp in WV. Not all businesses will qualify for the lowest rates available or maximum policy credits. Compare your workers compensation with over 35 insurance carrier to ensure your get the best price on your policy.
Class Code	Low Rate	High Rate
0035 Farm- Planting and Harvesting- Cannabis Growers	$0.91	$1.50
0042 Landscaping Service	$2.35	$3.88
0106 Tree Trimming- Pruning- Removal	$5.33	$8.79
0917 Residential Cleaning Service- Housekeepers	$1.75	$2.89
2121 Breweries- Craft Beers	$0.54	$0.89
2143 Winery- Wine Makers	$0.93	$1.53
2585 Carpet Cleaning	$1.38	$2.28
2589 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service	$0.85	$1.40
3632 Machine Shop	$1.44	$2.37
3724 Garage Door Installation	$2.06	$3.40
3821 Salvage Yard-Automobile Recycling	$2.75	$4.53
5022 Masonry Construction	$3.35	$5.52
5102 Door and Window Installers	$2.24	$3.69
5183 Plumbing Contractors	$1.08	$1.78
5190 Electrical Work- Electrician	$1.10	$1.81
5221 Concrete Work- Flat Work Cement	$1.74	$2.87
5223 Pool Installation- Pool Maintenance	$2.29	$3.78
5348 Ceramic, Tile and Stone Work	$1.65	$2.72
5437 Trim- Finish Carpenters- Cabinets- Countertops	$2.33	$3.84
5445 Drywall Contractors	$2.74	$4.52
5474 Painting Contractor	$2.55	$4.20
5478 Floor Installers- Wood-Carpet-Laminate	$1.69	$2.79
5535 Metal Building Construction	$2.96	$4.88
5537 HVAC- Heating and Cooling Service/Repair	$1.72	$2.84
5537* Solar Energy Contractors- Installation	$1.72	$2.84
5551 Roofing Contractors	$7.23	$11.92
5606 Asphalt & Paving Work	$0.54	$0.89
5645 Residential Construction- Home Builders- Remodelers- Siding	$5.05	$8.33
6217 Excavation and Grading Work	$1.56	$2.57
6400 Fence Installation & Repair	$2.57	$4.24
7219 Trucking- Short Haul and Long Haul	$2.79	$4.60
7225 Towing Company	$2.33	$3.84
7230 Package and Parcel Delivery	$3.40	$5.61
7370 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation- Taxi- Limousine- Airport Shuttle	$1.87	$3.08
7605 Alarm Installation and Repair	$0.87	$1.43
7720 Security Guards- Patrol Officers	$1.45	$2.39
8006 Gas Stations- Convenient Stores	$0.75	$1.24
8017 Retail Stores- Merchandise- Cannabis Dispensary	$0.46	$0.76
8217 Excavation and Grading Work	$1.56	$2.57
8292 Warehousing and Storage Facility	$1.35	$2.23
8380 Auto Service and Repair- Mechanic	$1.01	$1.67
8393 Auto Body Repair	$0.57	$0.94
8742 Sales Professional	$0.16	$0.26
8810 Clerical- Office Employee	$0.09	$0.15
8824 Retirement Living Centers- Congregate Communities	$1.25	$2.06
8829 Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities	$1.26	$2.08
8831 Animal Shelters and Kennels- Veterinarian	$0.49	$0.81
8832 Medical Office- Doctor- Dentist- Chiropractor, Optometrist	$0.11	$0.18
8835 Home Healthcare Workers	$0.88	$1.45
8842 Group Homes- Temporary Shelters- Disability Facility	$1.03	$1.70
8864 Social Service Organizations- Counseling- Family Services	$0.81	$1.34
8868 Religious Organization- Church- Temple	$0.15	$0.25
8869 Child Care Center- Daycare Providers	$0.41	$0.68
9012 Property Management- Leasing Agent	$0.50	$0.82
9014 Janitorial Service Contractors- Pest Control- Exterminating- Chimney	$1.13	$1.86
9015 Building Maintenance-Campgrounds-Camps-RV Parks	$1.38	$2.28
9052 Hotels and Motels	$0.81	$1.34
9060 Golf Courses and Country Clubs	$0.60	$0.99
9063 Fitness Center- Health Clubs- YMCA Programs	$0.38	$0.63
9082 Restaurants- Catering	$0.44	$0.73
9083 Fast Food Restaurant- Concessions- Doughnut Shop	$0.40	$0.66
9083* Mobile Food Truck- Food Cart-	$0.40	$0.66
9084 Bars-Taverns-Nightclubs	$0.52	$0.86
9102 Lawn Service and Maintenance	$1.32	$2.18
9180 Shooting Range- Amusement Park	$2.66	$4.39
9402 Septic Tank Cleaning- Portable Toilets	$2.67	$4.40
9403 Refuse Collection- Garbage- Trash Service	$4.00	$6.60
9516 Electrical Equipment Repair and Service	$1.57	$2.59
West Virginia rates vary by workers' compensation class codes and insurance company underwriting standards. Employers' who have an Experience Mod Rating assigned to their business may have additional credits or debits applied to their insurance rates based on prior premiums and workers compensation losses. West Virginia no longer has a State Fund as BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Company was converted into a competitive carrier. NCCI now handles all Assigned Risk policies. Get coverage in West Virginia or find out-of-state insurance coverage for your employees.

Why Work Comp Rates Vary?

Workers Comp Rates vary by industrial classification codes and by state. They may even differ between areas within a state. Each class code and location is tracked and measured for the overall costs associated with accidents. Rates are determined by this data.