Dangerous Build-up of Plaque & Common Causes. From their intense research the doctors determined that plaque accumulation or build-up on the interior lining of the arteries is a result of mechanical stress. The arteries are flexible and work very hard, opening and closing every single time the heart beats.
1 On average, X-rays cost $260-$460, varying by provider and geographic location, according to NewChoiceHealth.com. 2  Actual X-ray cost depends on the provider, the part of the body being X-rayed, and the number of views taken.
While the average starting salary for an X-ray tech was $44,500, those with 11 to 15 years' of experience reported an average annual salary of $54,750, and those with over 30 years' of experience in the field averaged over $64,000 in annual compensation.