Even recent grads around here want $50/hr.
Also, 10% for benefits is too low, it’s usually closer to 30% when you figure your employer pays 7.5ish% of your payroll tax (SS and Medicare). If you’re going to a contractor arrangement, they save that, along with health insurance, workers comp, 401K, unemployment insurance, paid time off, etc. It’s a lot. (Employer Costs for Employee Compensation Summary - 2022 Q01 Results)