Okay, let’s consider Renee’s skills and experience. She has a broad range of marketing skills, including event planning, social media, and marketing strategy. However, her rate will likely be lower than that of a specialized marketing expert, such as a digital marketing specialist or a brand manager. Given her location in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area, which is considered a mid-sized market, her rate will also be lower than that of a marketing professional in a major city like New York or San Francisco. Based on national averages, a marketing professional with her skills and experience in a mid-sized market can expect to earn around $50-$100 per hour. Considering her overall skill set and experience, I estimate Renee’s hourly rate to be around $75.