I hate that it is a fact but it is.
Edit: since everyone says im a liar (why would i lie about my shit job not paying me what i deserve?)
55k per year is approx $27/hr
Yes its an engineering job that only pays 55k per year but thats the shit state of jobs in america and employers not paying people what they are worth.
Hourly average in my city is about $30-32/hr depending on what times of day you drive.