Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Academic Advisor II

Job-title file

Academic Advisor II

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $53,000, below the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $857.2K
Role median: $53,000
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,538$69,119+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Academic Advisor II pay vs. Massachusetts

Across all employers in Massachusetts, the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — about 11,460 people — is $79,930. University of Massachusetts System (Ums) pays a median base salary of $64,968 for this role, 19% below that figure — about the 23rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where University of Massachusetts System (Ums) sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$59,460

$65,810

$79,930

$100,580

$117,630

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $64,968

The bar is the range of annual wages for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors across every employer in Massachusetts, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — about 353,310 people — is $64,330. University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary is in line withthat national figure, about the 51st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$45,020

$51,270

$64,330

$82,870

$104,770

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $64,968

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Massachusetts range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 111 of 122 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at University of Massachusetts System (Ums) is $64,676, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Academic Advisor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $64,676 ranks #1 of 2. See Academic Advisor across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Georgia

$45,748 · 102

Median total compensation for comparable Academic Advisor roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

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Celeste Stoddard

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$70,364

Base pay: $70,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,364
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,744
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430776295
Year-to-Date Pay: $70,364

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Celeste Stoddard serves as a Academic Advisor II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,364. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Lance Overby

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$66,904

Base pay: $66,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,904
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,162
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430671619
Year-to-Date Pay: $66,904

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Lance Overby serves as a Academic Advisor II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,904. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Ernest Brooks

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,368

Base pay: $59,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,368
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,368
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433301402
Year-to-Date Pay: $59,368

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ernest Brooks serves as a Academic Advisor II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,368. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Michael Dalton

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,368

Base pay: $59,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,368
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,368
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433570437
Year-to-Date Pay: $59,368

Michael Dalton holds the role of Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,368. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Mary Pion

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$59,368

Base pay: $59,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,368
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,368
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433318627
Year-to-Date Pay: $59,368

Mary Pion is a Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $59,368. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Elizabeth Catalano

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$55,968

Base pay: $55,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,968
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,968
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433570606
Year-to-Date Pay: $55,968

Elizabeth Catalano is a Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $55,968. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Charlotte Salmon

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,744

Base pay: $53,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,744
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,744
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433476798
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,744

Charlotte Salmon works as a Academic Advisor II for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Charlotte earned $53,744 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Caroline Pingeton

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,744

Base pay: $53,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,744
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,744
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433139097
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,744

Caroline Pingeton holds the role of Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,744. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Cathryn Brubaker

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,636

Base pay: $53,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,636
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,991
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430442715
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,636

Cathryn Brubaker works as a Academic Advisor II for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. Cathryn earned $53,636 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Alyson Kosteva

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$53,000

Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433076866
Year-to-Date Pay: $53,000

Alyson Kosteva holds the role of Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,000. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Anna Dragunas

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$51,334

Base pay: $51,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,334
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,334
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433547453
Year-to-Date Pay: $51,334

Anna Dragunas is a Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $51,334. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Joshua Romaker

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$48,434

Base pay: $48,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,434
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,968
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431594385
Year-to-Date Pay: $48,434

Joshua Romaker works as a Academic Advisor II for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Joshua earned $48,434 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Bethany Rochon

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$43,130

Base pay: $43,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,130
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,507
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432938858
Year-to-Date Pay: $43,130

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Bethany Rochon serves as a Academic Advisor II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,130. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Juliette Rice

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$39,306

Base pay: $36,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,306
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $2,498
Service End Date: Aug 23, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432935049
Year-to-Date Pay: $39,306

Juliette Rice is a Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $39,306. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Samina Mian

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$27,862

Base pay: $27,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,862
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433497338
Year-to-Date Pay: $19,385

Samina Mian works as a Academic Advisor II for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Samina earned $27,862 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Xiaojing Shi

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$22,615

Base pay: $22,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,615
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432981537
Year-to-Date Pay: $22,615

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Xiaojing Shi serves as a Academic Advisor II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,615. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Linda Nguyen

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,346

Base pay: $16,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,346
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433466879
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,346

Linda Nguyen is a Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $16,346. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Elizabeth Perry

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$16,154

Base pay: $16,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,154
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433334253
Year-to-Date Pay: $16,154

Elizabeth Perry works as a Academic Advisor II for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Elizabeth earned $16,154 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Benjamin Leiter

Academic Advisor II/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$6,538

Base pay: $6,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,538
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432060136
Year-to-Date Pay: $3,923

Benjamin Leiter holds the role of Academic Advisor II at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,538. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.