Okay, let’s break it down. Kurt has a mix of technical and creative skills, which is not uncommon in the music industry. His experience as an IT Field Technician suggests he has strong technical skills, but his skills in music production, audio engineering, and music theory indicate he may be more on the creative side. Considering his experience and skills, I would place him in the lower to mid-range for a technical professional. Let’s look at some benchmarks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for computer and information systems managers (a related field) was around $142,000 in May 2020. However, this doesn’t directly translate to hourly rates. For IT professionals, the average hourly rate in the United States is around $50-$75 per hour, depending on the location and experience. Since Kurt is self-employed and has a mix of technical and creative skills, I would estimate his hourly rate to be on the lower end of this range, around $75 per hour.