The Black Panther drum series are the top of the line shells and snares made by Mapex and consist of the Retrosonic, Velvetone and Blaster kits. 1  Retrosonic: The Retrosonic is made from walnut and equipped with custom full-length tube lugs and Sonic Saver hoops.
Starting Salary and Beyond. Salary ranges may vary from one geographic region to another and often depend on your employer. A survey completed in August 2009 by Payscale.com states that the median starting salary for X-ray technicians is between $10.68 an hour, or $22,214 annually, to $17.69 an hour, or $36,795 a year.heir counterparts in Florida can expect to make a little less, starting out at a minimum of $11 an hour and ultimately moving up to $17.31 an hour with more experience. X-ray technicians working in California fare better than many others, with a minimum starting salary of at least $16.61, going up to $25.43 an hour.
While the salary of an x-ray tech depends on many factors like experience and x-ray tech training, there are certain industries that tend to pay more than others. The most lucrative industries for x-ray technicians according to the BLS, in 2009 are: 1  Scientific Research and Development Services: $64,800.fter 5 years in the field, however, x-ray techs earn an average of 15 percent more at around $51,170 per year. Those who have been working as radiographers for over thirty years see an average income of $64,201. To learn more, click on how to become an x-ray technician.