Okay, let’s tackle this. So Mario has experience as an interior designer, which is a specialized field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, interior designers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area have a median annual salary of around $55,000. However, this is a broad field, and rates can vary widely depending on factors like experience, industry, and specific skills. For a junior interior designer like Mario, I would estimate an hourly rate on the lower end of the scale. Considering his experience at El Dorado Furniture, which suggests some level of seniority, I would estimate around $45 per hour, which is slightly higher than the median but still on the lower end of the scale for an interior designer.