Question

Which industries are in the

top ten for highest-paying industries in 2016? Check all that apply.


electronic computer manufacturing


sports teams and clubs


software publishers


reinsurance carriers


open-end investment funds


petroleum refineries

Answer 1

Electronic computer manufacturing

Is in the third spot, with an annual average wage of $239,000. This industry pays very well because it requires a high degree of technical knowledge (programming, computer science, and so on).

sports teams and clubs

Is in the fifth spot, with an annual average wage of $228,000. Sports players tend to earn very well because the market for sports is very large (many people like sports).

open-end investment funds

These are special operations in the stock markets that are carried out by mutual investment funds instead of individuals. They tend to be very profitable because they pool a large amount of funds.

Answer 2

Electronic computer manufacturing

Is in the third spot, with an annual average wage of $239,000. This industry pays very well because it requires a high degree of technical knowledge (programming, computer science, and so on).

sports teams and clubs

Is in the fifth spot, with an annual average wage of $228,000. Sports players tend to earn very well because the market for sports is very large (many people like sports).

open-end investment funds

These are special operations in the stock markets that are carried out by mutual investment funds instead of individuals. They tend to be very profitable because they pool a large amount of funds.