I think that really depends on the part of the country you're in, I live in a rather small town in No. CA and make quite a bit less than what I would expect if I lived in a larger city. (But I only pay $500/mo. for rent. ) But right now I make $7.00 per hour when I'm on the clock, + 3.50 per hour that I'm on a job site and billing the customer, + %commission on what I sell (i.e. upgrades or interconnect etc.) The boss likes to complicate the pay scale, no body in the shop gets paid that same way.

Again I think that what I get is quite low, but I'm new to the company still, and It's not all that bad for the area. I do plan on asking for a raise once I've been with the company for 6 mo. or so.

Too better answer the question...If I were to pay my self what I think I'm worth I think it would be closer to $18, +%commission. Am I just dreaming when I think I'm worth that much?