Okay, let’s tackle this. So Erica has an MBA and a range of marketing skills. She’s not a software engineer or a lawyer, so we can rule out those higher-paying fields. Marketing professionals with her level of education and experience can charge around $75-$150 per hour, depending on the industry and location. New Orleans is a smaller market, so rates might be lower than in bigger cities. Considering her skills and experience, I estimate her hourly rate to be around $100, which is on the higher end of the range.