Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Associate Professor

Job-title file

Associate Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

409 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $132,755, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 409
Total payroll: $56.4M
Role median: $132,755
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$244,812+

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How total compensation varies among the 409 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.

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Associate Professor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $134,176 ranks #1 of 5. See Associate Professor across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$110,487 · 650

$103,811 · 2,994

$100,147 · 74

$95,544 · 1,517

Median total compensation for comparable Associate Professorroles 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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Selcan Kara

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$136,271

Base pay: $129,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,271
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,986
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $6,285
Pay Code A15: $6,285
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432608099

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Selcan Kara serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,271. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Marie Frank

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$136,159

Base pay: $127,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,159
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,131
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $8,996
Pay Code A15: $8,996
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430559533

Marie Frank holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,159. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Garth Hall

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$135,655

Base pay: $135,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,655
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,754
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430391352
Year-to-Date Pay: $135,655

Garth Hall works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Garth earned $135,655 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Michelle Foster

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$135,593

Base pay: $135,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,593
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $130,108
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430474292
Year-to-Date Pay: $135,593

Michelle Foster is a Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $135,593. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Cheryl Souza

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$135,462

Base pay: $119,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,462
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $121,076
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $16,231
Pay Code A15: $16,231
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430840671

Cheryl Souza is a Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $135,462. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Kiersten Kerby-Patel

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$135,127

Base pay: $135,127
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,127
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,218
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432329756
Year-to-Date Pay: $135,127

Kiersten Kerby-Patel works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kiersten earned $135,127 in 2025. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Brian Daniels

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,982

Base pay: $105,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,982
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,889
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432791191
Year-to-Date Pay: $31

Brian Daniels is a Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $134,982. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Stephen Arnason

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,977

Base pay: $134,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,977
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,066
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430284050
Year-to-Date Pay: $134,977

Stephen Arnason is a Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $134,977. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Mohamed Amine Gharbi

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,945

Base pay: $112,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,945
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,735
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $21,961
Pay Code A14: $1,000
Pay Code A15: $20,961
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Mohamed Amine Gharbi serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,945. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Jason Lawrence

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,932

Base pay: $125,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,932
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $127,912
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $8,970
Pay Code A14: $3,000
Pay Code A15: $5,970
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jason Lawrence serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,932. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Yan Wang

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,927

Base pay: $114,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,927
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $101,848
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431264627
Year-to-Date Pay: $101,848

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Yan Wang serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,927. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jarrett Byrnes

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,792

Base pay: $121,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,985
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,792
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $123,692
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $12,985
Pay Code A15: $12,985
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430537407

Jarrett Byrnes works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jarrett earned $134,792 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Wencheng Chang

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$134,744

Base pay: $128,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,744
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,459
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $6,285
Pay Code A15: $6,285
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432489253

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Wencheng Chang serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,744. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.