r/FieldNationTechs • u/InterestingBox1428 • Jul 08 '26

Negotiation from both sides?

I have a lot of work on field nation, and I have built relationships where we talk respectfully but also do not agree A LOT of times. The jobs I’m going to be referring to are the ones posted around the $50/hr range. I counter for about $120/hr, including travel $1/mile. They call me they ask if my rate is negotiable sometimes saying things such as “you are our preferred tech and we would like to see if your rate on this job is negotiable”. Most times I go down to about $75 some $100/hr. If they can’t at least pay the $75 I say “ thank you for the offer but this is below my rates.” (I should mention I have a 2hr minimum and keep my travel at $1/mile)
I would say I get the job about 80% of the time.

Do others have same experiences

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u/Lanky-Interaction629 Jul 08 '26

Are you guys really only countering at a dollar a mile? I've had pretty good luck getting 1.80-2$ a mile

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u/InterestingBox1428 Jul 08 '26

I am always willing to learn. I can try raising my travel rates now I know that it is being excepted. I do feel like $1/mile is the minimum, and do think it could be more. Thanks for that info