Okay, let’s calculate Yvette’s rate. She has 8+ years of experience in digital marketing, which is a relatively common field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for marketing managers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Division is around $161,000. However, this is a managerial role, and Yvette’s experience is more focused on digital marketing and project management. Let’s consider the average salary for digital marketing specialists in the same area, which is around $60,000–$80,000 per year. Given her experience and skills, I would estimate Yvette’s hourly rate to be around $120, which is slightly above the average for digital marketing specialists. This rate reflects her expertise and leadership skills, but is still relatively competitive in the Los Angeles market.