Regional metamorphism usually produces foliated rocks such as gneiss and schist. Dynamic Metamorphism also occurs because of mountain-building. These huge forces of heat and pressure cause the rocks to be bent, folded, crushed, flattened, and sheared. Metamorphic rocks are almost always harder than sedimentary rocks.
The median expected salary for an x ray technician in the United States is about $54,340 per year and an hourly wage is about $18 per hour.
Gender Matters. Females working as X-ray technicians report earning a median salary of between $14.83 on the low end to $20.34 an hour on the high end, or about $42,300 a year for full-time work.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.