Okay, let’s tackle this. So Doug has 36 years of experience in data communications administration. That’s a long time! Typically, IT professionals with such extensive experience can command higher rates. However, location is a factor. Millersburg, Ohio is a smaller town. According to national averages, IT professionals with similar experience in smaller towns tend to earn lower rates. Considering the lack of specific industry or technical expertise mentioned, I'll estimate a lower rate. Let’s look at average hourly rates for IT administrators in the US. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly rate for computer network support specialists (similar to data communications administrators) is around $25. However, this is a broad category. For a more accurate estimate, let’s consider the rate for IT administrators in the food manufacturing industry, where The J.M. Smucker Company operates. According to online sources, IT administrators in this industry can earn around $50–75 per hour. So I’ll estimate around $75 per hour, considering the location and industry.