Okay, let’s tackle this. So Mary-beth has 46 years of experience in event management, which is a long time. Typically, event management professionals with this level of experience can charge higher rates. Let’s look at some benchmarks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, event planners with experience can earn median annual salaries ranging from $40,000 to over $100,000. Considering Mary-beth’s extensive experience and the fact that she has been working in the industry for almost five decades, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $75. This is a rough estimate, but it takes into account her level of experience and the industry standards.