Okay, let’s tackle this. So Tom Clausing has a mix of sales and field applications experience. His skills in cloud computing and applications are in demand. Location is Minneapolis, MN, which is a mid-sized market. Sales professionals with similar skills in the Midwest might average $80–$150 per hour. However, considering his experience in field applications, I'll estimate slightly higher, around $125 per hour. This is still below the national average for sales professionals with cloud computing expertise, which might be around $200–$300 per hour. But Tom's experience and skills put him in a good position for this rate.