Okay, let’s tackle this. So Angus has 42 years of experience, which is extremely long. That’s a lot of time to develop skills. He’s working in California, which is a relatively high-cost-of-living area. However, his role is as a Retired Safety Engineer, which might impact his hourly rate. Let’s consider his skills. Strategic planning and public relations are valuable, but editing is a bit more niche. I’ll look at median salary ranges for safety engineers in California. According to data, the average salary for a safety engineer in California is around $80,000 per year. Given Angus’s experience and the fact that he’s retired, I’ll estimate his hourly rate to be around $75.