[guestC3]

Yes, before taxes. The first year can suck - it takes awhile to get accustomed to the long hours (expect 48-52 per week) and the lack of time off (7 days paid in the first 12 months)...but after that, you get two weeks vacation plus 7 days, and you make $11/hour as an MA. Also, any hours above 44 is time and a half, so for 4-8 hours per week you're making $15/hour while an MT.