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Surgeon pay in the United States ranges by specialty, setting, and region, with totals often landing between $350,000 and $600,000 a year.

The median pay for surgical technologists was $62,830 in May 2024, with most earning between $43,290 and $90,700.

Smoking generates tax and settlement revenue that ranges from billions in the U.S. to hundreds of billions worldwide, depending on year and source.

In the United States, smoking costs governments at least $125 billion a year in public medical bills, with broader costs far higher.

In England, smoking costs the NHS about £1.8–£1.9 billion each year.

Gender-affirming care costs range from $30 per month for hormones to $50,000+ for surgery, before insurance and assistance.

Make-A-Wish America raised about $131 million in FY2024 revenue, with roughly $101 million from contributions and grants.

In 2024, the McDonald’s system and customers gave $231 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities, and McDonald’s Corporation gave $20 million.

Governments make money from cigarettes through excise taxes, sales/VAT, and settlement payments, totaling tens of billions each year.

EBT monthly amounts come from SNAP rules: a household’s max benefit minus 30% of net income.