Okay, let’s tackle this. So Mark has a mix of technical skills, including servers, data centers, and operating systems. He also has experience in disaster recovery and system administration. Location is Chapel Hill, NC, which is a hub for tech companies. According to Glassdoor, system administrators in the Raleigh-Durham area (where Chapel Hill is) average around $80,000 per year. Considering Mark’s skills and experience, I’d estimate his hourly rate to be around $75, which is roughly $40–$60 per hour for an entry-level position. However, since Mark has more experience, let’s round up to $75.