Okay, let’s tackle this. So Dee has 16 years of experience in publishing, which is a decent amount of time. However, her role is accounting, not a creative field like copy editing or publishing. Accounting roles tend to be lower paid than creative roles. Location is Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is not a major hub for publishing industry jobs. Considering her experience and location, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is a bit lower than average for a publishing professional in the US. Some entry-level publishing assistants might charge this rate, but not someone with 16 years of experience.