Radiology Techs are making six data?

My brother-in-law was complaining later month, it seems his practice out surrounded by CO lost their radiology tech to someone else, he was offered a crazy income. I was told it be because he knew how to perform/read sonograms AND keep hold of the equipment/software/hard drives maintained. I thought the money be only in the order of 1/2 of what he was offered (mid six figs). I know the guy didn't enjoy his MD.answers? Actually, even though it sounds far fetched, it is possible. Radiology Tech is a honourably hot field. A few years ago, I be doing a rotation at UCSF. A friend I knew from formerly med school be working there as a Rad Tech. He be making approx. $35/hour, had his apartment salaried for and took home close to $900/month food allowance. He also took extra shifts across the Bay in Oakland for $50/hour. He explained to me that ultrasound techs receive much more. His probaly isn't the average situation for most Rad Techs, but an example of what is possible. One caveat, he was a "traveler"--taking short possession positions. If you are good, it can be a rather nice lifestyle. As far as the 6 figures? Who know? I'm sure this isn't what they make starting out or at public hospitals.
Sounds to me similar to this person does more than only work as a rad tech. I would be hard pressed to believe that rad techs will ever average six figs, fundamentally because they will never be responsible for a final diagnosis.
I'm a new (less than 2 years) rad tech. Six info? Sign me up! I make not pretty have of that!