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

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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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Kun Yu

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$218,472

Base pay: $204,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,472
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $208,144
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $13,500
Pay Code A15: $13,500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431548911

Kun Yu works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Kun earned $218,472 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Spencer Ross

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,735

Base pay: $176,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,065
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,735
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $179,404
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $41,065
Pay Code A14: $750
Pay Code A15: $40,315
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Spencer Ross holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,735. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Yuansha Li

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$217,136

Base pay: $217,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,136
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $220,497
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431882855
Year-to-Date Pay: $217,136

Yuansha Li holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,136. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Thomas Sloan

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$216,991

Base pay: $169,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,991
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $172,092
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $47,522
Pay Code A14: $1,500
Pay Code A15: $46,022
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Thomas Sloan is a Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $216,991. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Robert Kim

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$215,355

Base pay: $199,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,355
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $189,337
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $11,188
Pay Code A15: $11,188
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432329795

Robert Kim holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,355. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Tien-Shih Hsieh

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$212,155

Base pay: $180,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,425
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,155
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $180,730
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $31,425
Pay Code A15: $31,425
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432114034

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Tien-Shih Hsieh serves as a Associate Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $212,155. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Christopher Harris

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$210,696

Base pay: $128,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,696
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $130,254
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $82,427
Pay Code A14: $2,000
Pay Code A15: $80,427
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Christopher Harris holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,696. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Brendan Epstein

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$209,916

Base pay: $140,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,906
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,916
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,125
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $69,906
Pay Code A14: $3,500
Pay Code A15: $66,406
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Brendan Epstein holds the role of Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,916. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Junghun Lee

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$209,370

Base pay: $201,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,370
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $214,761
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $3,000
Pay Code A14: $3,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432182700

Junghun Lee is a Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $209,370. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Li Sun

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$208,974

Base pay: $193,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,974
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $196,981
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $14,996
Pay Code A15: $14,996
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432777411

Li Sun works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Li earned $208,974 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Tyler Hull

Associate Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$208,959

Base pay: $203,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,959
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $206,646
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $5,000
Pay Code A15: $5,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432640781

Tyler Hull works as a Associate Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Tyler earned $208,959 in 2025. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.