Regarding the possible advancements to increase x-ray tech salary, a survey revealed that they can expand their job prospect by venturing into the ancillary industries. Despite the fact that the most lucrative work setting for technicians is the lab for development research, giving up to an average of US$64,800 a year, they can opt for some significant jump in their wages by branching into recruiting or consulting. According to the BLS, technicians who are developing in the field of technology or scientific consulting can hit an income of US$62,000 annually while experts who have the latest imaging techniques can only achieve a figure of US$60,000 a year.