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

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.