Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Administrative Assistant I

Job-title file

Administrative Assistant I

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

100 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $65,059, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 100
Total payroll: $6.1M
Role median: $65,059
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,852$82,884+

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

How total compensation varies among the 100 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

Administrative Assistant I pay vs. Massachusetts

Across all employers in Massachusetts, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 37,750 people — is $57,940. University of Massachusetts System (Ums) pays a median base salary of $66,139 for this role, 14% above that figure — about the 77th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$41,510

$48,150

$57,940

$64,240

$78,400

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $66,139

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 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 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary is 39% above that national figure, about the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $66,139

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 211 of 235 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 $65,936, 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 departments

This role across Massachusetts

Administrative Assistant I is held in 7 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $65,059 ranks #4 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

$79,350 · 1

Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

$77,355 · 1

Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (Doe)

$77,355 · 1

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (Ocd)

$61,884 · 1

Department of Correction (Doc)

$35,964 · 1

North Shore Community College (Nsc)

$34,427 · 1

Median total compensation for the Administrative Assistant I role in other Massachusettsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Administrative Assistant beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 31 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $66,378 ranks #11 of 31. See Administrative Assistant across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$142,353 · 378

City of San Jose

$126,642 · 11

City of Boston

$77,773 · 26

Chicago Public Schools

$76,425 · 9

$74,800 · 528

$73,085 · 105

$72,721 · 27

$71,808 · 287

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Assistantroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Coretta Bates

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,393

Base pay: $78,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,393
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,367
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430203515
Year-to-Date Pay: $78,393

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Coretta Bates serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,393. They are represented by MTA/NEA Classified.

Gemma Galecia

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,393

Base pay: $78,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,393
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,367
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431091597
Year-to-Date Pay: $78,393

Gemma Galecia works as a Administrative Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Gemma earned $78,393 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Classified.

Ellen Noone

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,393

Base pay: $78,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,393
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,367
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431305213
Year-to-Date Pay: $78,393

Ellen Noone is a Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $78,393. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Classified.

Diem Pham

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,393

Base pay: $78,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,393
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,367
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430162292
Year-to-Date Pay: $78,393

Diem Pham holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,393. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Classified.

Margaret Emanuello

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,361

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $1,797
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,361
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430265902

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Margaret Emanuello serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,361. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Joyce Yokel

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$77,414

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,019
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,414
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Buyout (Actual): $851
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Joyce Yokel works as a Administrative Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Joyce earned $77,414 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 507.

Jannette Marquez

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$77,038

Base pay: $76,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,038
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified/Technical

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,945
Bargaining Group Number: L92
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $400
Pay Code A14: $400
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431476540

Jannette Marquez holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,038. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Classified/Technical.

Jaunel Weekes

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$77,038

Base pay: $76,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,038
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified/Technical

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,687
Bargaining Group Number: L92
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $400
Pay Code A14: $400
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430123968

Jaunel Weekes is a Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $77,038. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Classified/Technical.

Jill Peters

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,900

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $336
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,900
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430630539

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jill Peters serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,900. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 507.

Judite Fernandes

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,564

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,564
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430157014

Judite Fernandes holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,564. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Brenda Shepherd

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,564

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,564
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431644032

Brenda Shepherd is a Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $76,564. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 507.

Lisa Porto

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,564

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,564
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430133432

Lisa Porto works as a Administrative Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lisa earned $76,564 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 507.

Corinne Cortes

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,564

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,564
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430543244

Corinne Cortes is a Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $76,564. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Tracy Mccree

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,564

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,564
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430156832

Tracy Mccree holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,564. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Verna Drayton

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,564

Base pay: $76,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,564
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430237367

Verna Drayton works as a Administrative Assistant I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Verna earned $76,564 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 507.

Michelle Rocha

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,486

Base pay: $76,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,486
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430267813

Michelle Rocha holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,486. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 507.

Susan Silva

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,247

Base pay: $75,953
Overtime: $127
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,247
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431278446

Susan Silva holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,247. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Katherine Griffin

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,217

Base pay: $76,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,217
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,058
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430077545

Katherine Griffin holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,217. They are represented by MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Juma Miller

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$75,997

Base pay: $75,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,997
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431112956

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Juma Miller serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,997. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Deanna Hoffman

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$75,834

Base pay: $75,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,834
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,442
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431924273

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Deanna Hoffman serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,834. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Christine Fox

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$75,689

Base pay: $75,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,689
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,824
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430239044
Year-to-Date Pay: $45,989

Christine Fox holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,689. They are represented by AFSCME Local 507.

Heidi Sirois

Administrative Assistant I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$74,898

Base pay: $74,211
Overtime: $519
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,898
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,923
Bargaining Group Number: D82
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $168
Pay Code A14: $168
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431834157

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Heidi Sirois serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,898. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 507.