Okay, let’s tackle this. So Gordon Saltzman has a solid background in software engineering, but I don’t have information on his specific experience, skills, or location. Without that, it’s challenging to estimate his rate. However, based on national averages for software engineers in the US, a junior or mid-level engineer with a similar skill set might charge around $75-$100 per hour. Considering the location is Gueydan, Louisiana, which is a smaller town, I'll estimate on the lower end of that range. Maybe around $75 per hour, but this is a very rough estimate and should be taken as a ballpark figure.