Okay, let’s calculate Sheldon’s rate. As a garage door technician with limited experience, his rate will be lower than that of experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for repairers and installers of fixtures, appliances, equipment, and devices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Division is around $25. However, this figure may not reflect the rates charged by independent contractors or technicians. Considering Sheldon’s experience and location, I estimate his rate to be around $45 per hour, which is slightly higher than the median wage but still relatively low due to his limited experience.