1 Expect to pay about $30-$50 an hour for an independent handyman in rural or less expensive areas and $40-$60 an hour in more urban locations or regions with a higher cost of living. 2  These rates are just average estimates, and will vary considerably by region and by individual worker. Expect to pay about $30-$50 an hour for an independent handyman in rural or less expensive areas and $40-$60 an hour in more urban locations or regions with a higher cost of living. 2  These rates are just average estimates, and will vary considerably by region and by individual worker.
Pay should not be your only considering when deciding on a specialty, but the list below of the highest paying nursing specialties provides a good primer on which types of nurses have the greatest earning potential. 1) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist â $135,000. 2) Nurse Researcher â $95,000.
Highest-Paying States. California is the highest-paying state for nurses, at an average wage of $43.68 per hour, or $90,860 per year, according to the BLS. Massachusetts was the second highest-paying state, at $41.74 per hour, or $86,810 per year. Hawaii ranked third at $40.36 per hour, or $83,950 per year.