Okay, let’s calculate this. So Michael has a Master’s degree in Information Technology and has managed IT projects and led teams. His experience in data analysis is also valuable. In the Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, the average salary for an IT project manager is around $100,000 per year. However, considering his education and experience, I would estimate his hourly rate to be higher. Let’s consider the average salary for a data analyst in this area, which is around $80,000 per year. Adding his project management experience, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $125. This is slightly below the average salary for an IT project manager, but considering his data analysis skills, it’s a reasonable estimate.