Table IV.A.5(2012) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category**: United States, 2012
  Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard error
United States 41,027 765
Agriculture, fishing or forestry     167   26
Mining or manufacturing   6,064 215
Construction   1,382 107
Utilities or transportation   2,450 173
Wholesale trade   2,646 119
Financial services or real estate   6,071 196
Retail trade   3,391 136
Professional services 12,986 344
Other services   5,869 430

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2012 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.