Okay, let’s tackle this. So Susan has basic office skills like Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Word, which are useful but not particularly rare. Her experience as an Office Manager is somewhat limited to 1.5 years, which puts her below the median for this role. Location is Tyler, Texas, which is a smaller market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, administrative assistants in the Tyler area have median hourly wages around $25. Considering her skills and experience, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be around $35, which is slightly above the median. Some administrative assistants with similar skills and experience in larger cities might charge more, but this is a conservative estimate.