MSA salaries

Q: What is the starting pay at MSA?

The starting pay at MSA is $26,000 per year, or $12.50 per hour.

Q: How much does MSA pay an hour?

MSA pays $25.41 an hour, on average.

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MSA salary estimate

$52,851yearly

$25.41 hourly rate

Entry-level salary

$26,000 yearly salary

Updated April 25, 2024

How much does MSA pay?

The average MSA salary in the United States is $52,851 per year. MSA salaries range between $26,000 a year in the bottom 10th percentile to $106,000 in the top 90th percentile. MSA pays $25.41 an hour on average. Geographic location also impacts MSA salaries. MSA employees in Lake Forest, CA get paid the most.

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How much does MSA pay by location?

The average MSA salary varies by location. MSA salaries are the highest in Lake Forest, CA, at $60,580 per year. MSA pays the second highest average salary in New York, NY, at $58,109 per year. It's important to factor in the cost of living when negotiating a salary or choosing a place to work.

Highest paying MSA locations

Rank	Location	Average MSA salary	Hourly rate
1	Lake Forest, CA	$60,580	$29.13
2	New York, NY	$58,109	$27.94
3	Leonardtown, MD	$53,856	$25.89
4	Pittsfield, NH	$52,958	$25.46
5	Belleville, IL	$51,186	$24.61
6	Cranberry, PA	$50,400	$24.23

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MSA salaries by department

Salaries at MSA vary depending on the department you work in. MSA salaries in the engineering department are the highest with an average salary of $87,818. Employees in the finance department at MSA receive relatively high salaries as well, with an average salary of $82,827 per year. Departments that don't pay as well at MSA include the facilities and the customer service organizational functions, with employees earning average salaries of $33,002 and $35,552, respectively.

Average MSA salary by department

Rank	Department	Average MSA salary	Hourly rate
1	Engineering	$87,818	$42.22
2	Finance	$82,827	$39.82
3	IT	$81,791	$39.32
4	Plant/Manufacturing	$52,955	$25.46
5	Administrative	$39,473	$18.98
6	Customer Service	$35,553	$17.09
7	Facilities	$33,002	$15.87

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Updated April 25, 2024

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