This is not the norm so you are projecting an artificial situation on the general. The is what liberals do. I could send 10 fine young men to see you for $53/hr. You should have no problem for $110,00 yr. That twice what Java developers start out making in Northern Va.
I’ve been doing it for 39 years so it is possible I know more about the local conditions than you do.
But it is good to know that if I ever want to make four bucks an hour I know where to go.