Table IV.A.5(2010) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category**: United States, 2010
 
  
Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard error
United States
44,296
785
Agriculture, fishing or forestry
215
48
Mining or manufacturing
6,601
192
Construction
1,579
144
Utilities or transportation
2,834
267
Wholesale trade
3,033
255
Financial services or real estate
7,107
425
Retail trade
3,900
172
Professional services
13,938
612
Other services
5,089
249
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Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2010 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component.
Notes: Definitions and descriptions of the methods used for this survey can be found in the Technical Appendix. Totals may not sum exactly because of rounding.
** Definitions of industry groupings changed in 2000. These data are not comparable to MEPS-IC estimates made prior to 2000.