Okay, let’s calculate this. Marlon has a range of skills, but they are mostly in the creative field, which tends to pay on the lower end. He’s also in a smaller market, Sandpoint, Idaho, which has a lower cost of living. Considering these factors, I’m estimating his hourly rate to be around $75, which is a rough estimate based on national averages for creative professionals. Some freelance designers in the US can charge upwards of $100-$150 per hour, but Marlon’s skill set and location put him on the lower end of the scale.