Whoa, where do you live? I live in a cheap-as-hell nowhere mid-sized Midwestern city and $85 for a contractor's... not top of market. Closer to $125, maybe a bi

Whoa, where do you live? I live in a cheap-as-hell nowhere mid-sized Midwestern city and $85 for a contractor's... not top of market. Closer to $125, maybe a bit higher. You might get a discount for a long-term gig, but $85'd be a steep discount. You'd pay even more for someone who has actual skills in a rarely-needed (locally) field or specialty (most of those people move to Colorado or get locked up by a handful of large local companies). [EDIT] Nevermind, saw your post clarifying/emphasizing the W2 angle down below. That's probably about right, then.