The reason your employer can bill you for ~$150-200/hr is that they're also selling a peace of mind that the project is going to be on track, even if you get hi

The reason your employer can bill you for ~$150-200/hr is that they're also selling a peace of mind that the project is going to be on track, even if you get hit by a bus one morning. Getting that rate individually is certainly possible, but you'll have to justify it harder.