Surgical technician pay in the United States centers near $62,830 a year, with wide swings by experience, setting, and state.

Physical therapist assistant pay centers near $65,500 a year nationwide, with wide swings by state, setting, and experience.

Most whole-blood donations pay $0; specialized collections or plasma can pay $30–$300+, depending on program and location.

Podiatrists earn a median $152,800 per year in the U.S.; most see $57,500–$239,200+ based on role, setting, and location, per BLS data.

Optometrist pay in the United States centers near $135,000 a year, with wide swings by setting, state, and experience.

Cigarette companies generate over $100 billion in yearly revenue, with top firms posting double-digit billions and hefty margins in recent filings.

Psychiatrist pay in the United States ranges broadly, with average total compensation near the low-to-mid $300,000s.

In 2022, tobacco companies in the United States spent about $8.6 billion on advertising and promotions for cigarettes and smokeless products.

Speech therapist pay averages $95,410 a year in the U.S., with wide swings by setting, state, schedule, and experience.