Okay, let’s tackle this. So Jared has a broad range of skills, but none of them seem to be in high demand or high-paying fields like tech or finance. His experience in social services and mental health is valuable, but the rates for these fields can be lower. In the US, social workers and counselors with similar experience can earn around $40,000-$60,000 per year, which translates to around $20-$35 per hour. Considering his skills and experience, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $25-$30, but since he’s in Baltimore, Ohio, which has a lower cost of living, I’ll round down to $75 per hour.