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.
Relocate: Some nurses earn more money by relocating to states that offer a higher annual salary. The BLS identifies the top five highest-paying states in the U.S. (with median salaries) for registered nurses as California ($94,120), Hawaii ($84,750), Massachusetts ($83,370), Alaska ($80,970), and Oregon ($78,530).