Okay, let’s calculate this. So Brent has 9+ years of experience as a Histology Technologist, which is a specialized role in the medical field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, laboratory technicians and technologists, including histology technicians, typically earn median hourly wages of around $25-$35. However, considering Brent's experience and location in San Jose, California, which is a high-cost area, I'll adjust the estimate downward. A more realistic range for a Histology Technologist in this region might be $40-$60 per hour. Given the lack of specific industry demand or salary benchmarks for Histology Technologists in this location, I'll take a conservative approach and estimate Brent’s hourly rate to be around $75.