Okay, let’s tackle this. So Carol has a mix of technical and business skills, which is great. Her IT skills like troubleshooting, system administration, and network administration are in demand. However, her financial accounting skills are less common in the IT industry. Location is Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, which is a smaller market. According to national averages, IT professionals with similar skills can charge $50–$100 per hour. Considering her diverse skill set, I’ll estimate around $75 per hour.