Okay, let’s tackle this. So Dewaine has 24 years of experience in the lumber industry, which is a long time. He’s had two main roles, Supervisor and Mgr. at Hometown Lumber & Hardware and Landoll Corp. respectively. The average salary for a manager in the lumber industry in the US is around $60,000 per year, but this can vary greatly depending on the company, location, and industry demand. Dewaine’s experience and role at Hometown Lumber & Hardware, which is a smaller company, might put his salary at the lower end of the scale. Considering his experience, I’d estimate his hourly rate to be around $45, which is roughly $2.50 per hour. This is a very rough estimate and may not reflect the actual rate Dewaine could charge.