Okay, so Francisco Rodriguez has a role as a restaurant equipment manager. The experience and skills he brings to the table are valuable, but the industry and location are not particularly high-paying. Restaurant equipment managers are not typically high earners. Let’s look at some average salary ranges for this role. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual salaries for food preparation and serving related occupations, which includes restaurant managers, are around $25,000. Considering Francisco’s role is more specialized and he has experience, maybe he could charge slightly more. However, based on the data, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $25, considering the location and industry.