I know a few guys in the high 20K's and one in the low 30's...all SE VFR low level stuff...spraying, seeding and pest control......[2 of them are Fixed/Rotary]
And these guys love that type of work.....however to get them to pass any exam now....not likely, way past it.
Having a few books of hours does'nt mean anything definate, except you have sat there longer than the next guy....and hopefully lear'nt a little more along the way.......but that is not assurred.
Would be interesting to see the FAA and Chief Pilots stamps in our 41K+ colleagues log book[s]....!!!