Table IV.A.5(2013) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category**: United States, 2013
  Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard error
United States 44,815 646
Agriculture, fishing or forestry     206   48
Mining or manufacturing   6,731 329
Construction   1,422   81
Utilities or transportation   2,676 264
Wholesale trade   2,957 185
Financial services or real estate   6,335 307
Retail   3,967 146
Professional services 14,862 340
Other services   5,658 359

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2013 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.