Okay, let’s tackle this. So Tara has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which isn’t directly related to operations management, but she has 1.5 years of experience in the field. Her skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are valuable, but not extremely rare. Location is Austin, Texas, which is a relatively affordable area. Considering her education and experience, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is on the lower end of the scale for an operations manager in this area. Some similar roles in this area might pay $80–$100 per hour, but Tara’s background and skills bring her rate more in line with entry-level or junior operations managers.