Okay, let’s tackle this. So Mary Ellen Dervin has experience as a title closer, which is a specialized role in the title insurance industry. The average salary for a title closer in the United States is around $60,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, this figure doesn’t necessarily translate to hourly rates. Considering her experience and role, I would estimate her hourly rate to be lower than that of a general insurance professional. A more suitable range for a title closer would be $25–$50 per hour, taking into account the specialized nature of her work. Let’s aim for the middle of this range, which would be $37.50, but since we can’t have half an hour, I’ll round it to $75 per hour.