Contracting gigs in California pay at least $50-60+/hr for experienced professionals... and there are TONS of them since no one wants to hire permanent staff at the moment it seems. I've seen what I consider to be entry-level work in the $25-30/hr range. People with hugely in-demand skills could probably ask for a lot more if they're patient. I am literally being flooded with offers in SoCal and San Jose areas.
Personally as a senior network engineer for a major telecom company I am well into the six-figure range but keep in mind I have nearly 20 years experience and over a dozen certifications from 4 different vendors.
Personally as a senior network engineer for a major telecom company I am well into the six-figure range but keep in mind I have nearly 20 years experience and over a dozen certifications from 4 different vendors.