Donald is an "old-timer" in prison. He is serving a 50-year sentence for second-degree murder. Correctional programs and services were very different when Donald entered prison in 1963. He often does the inmate orientation at his prison, where he meets with all the incoming inmates and discusses prison life with them. Donald explains to the inmates that they can have a job in prison. These jobs vary depending on the inmates' classification and their skills. One inmate asks Donald how much he gets paid. Donald explains that he makes the most an inmate can make in a state prison. How much does Donald most likely make per hour?

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Inmates in state prisons typically earn very low wages, often ranging from a few cents to a few dollars per hour. $0.30 is a common maximum wage for inmates in many state prisons.

Donald Is an "Old-Timer" in Prison