In the five states with the highest average costs, workers' compensation insurance totals out to more than 50 cents per hour. In the states with the lowest average, workers' comp costs are rough 20 cents or less per hour. (Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com) In the five states with the highest average costs, workers' compensation insurance totals out to more than 50 cents per hour. In the states with the lowest average, workers' comp costs are rough 20 cents or less per hour. (Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com)

Overall, workers' compensation premiums made up about 1.2% of the total cost of employing the average American, according to AdvisorSmith. The nationwide average cost per employee is $936 annually, or about $78 a month.

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