Okay, let’s tackle this. So Joann has 53 years of experience as an Accounting Analyst. While that’s a long time, her skills are more general and not highly specialized. Financial analysis, budgeting, and auditing are important, but not necessarily in high demand. Location is Johnstown, PA, which is a smaller city. Salaries for accounting professionals in smaller cities tend to be lower. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting and auditing clerks in the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area (which is nearby) had median hourly wages around $25. Considering her experience and skills, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is on the higher end for this type of role in this location.