Okay, let’s tackle this. So John Crine has a broad skill set, including sales, marketing strategy, and account management. He's based in Mechanicsville, MD, which is a moderate-cost-of-living area. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for sales managers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area is around $83,000. Considering John's skills and experience, a lower rate seems reasonable. Let’s estimate around $75 per hour, which is roughly 10-15% below the median salary for his role in the area.