Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Professor

Job-title file

Professor

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

364 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $172,426, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 364
Total payroll: $63.8M
Role median: $172,426
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$291,320+

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

How total compensation varies among the 364 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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This role across Massachusetts

Professor is held in 5 Massachusetts departments. In University of Massachusetts System (Ums), the median of $172,426 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Quinsigamond Community College (Qcc)

$131,692 · 1

Salem State University (Ssa)

$129,010 · 1

Bunker Hill Community College (Bhc)

$103,909 · 5

Holyoke Community College (Hcc)

$100,063 · 1

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

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Professor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $176,655 ranks #2 of 6. See Professor across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$209,133 · 19

$135,111 · 45

$132,448 · 722

$126,751 · 3,548

$124,370 · 1,782

Median total compensation for comparable 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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Diego Bernal

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$130,680

Base pay: $130,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,680
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $130,680
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430990093
Year-to-Date Pay: $130,680

Diego Bernal holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,680. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Jennifer Mulnix

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$130,198

Base pay: $116,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,582
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,198
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $118,039
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $13,582
Pay Code A15: $13,582
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431124279

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jennifer Mulnix serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,198. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Richard Boone

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$129,890

Base pay: $129,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,890
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,890
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430990067
Year-to-Date Pay: $129,890

Richard Boone works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Richard earned $129,890 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Elizabeth Richardson

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$128,115

Base pay: $125,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,115
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $125,114
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $3,000
Pay Code A15: $3,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431392339

Elizabeth Richardson works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Elizabeth earned $128,115 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Maolin Guo

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$127,717

Base pay: $125,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,891
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,717
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $125,826
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $1,891
Pay Code A15: $1,891
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430785174

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Maolin Guo serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,717. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Michelle Bowers

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$127,280

Base pay: $120,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,280
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,738
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $6,542
Pay Code A15: $6,542
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431395576

Michelle Bowers is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $127,280. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Bridget Teboh

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$126,931

Base pay: $125,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,931
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $127,354
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Code A15: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431008098

Bridget Teboh works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Bridget earned $126,931 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Victoria Crayhon

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$124,854

Base pay: $124,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,854
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $127,677
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430440765
Year-to-Date Pay: $124,854

Victoria Crayhon is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $124,854. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Terese Aronowitz

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$124,808

Base pay: $124,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,808
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,823
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431894854
Year-to-Date Pay: $8,183

Terese Aronowitz is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work part time contractor. 2025 total compensation came to $124,808. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Michelle Cheyne

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$123,806

Base pay: $117,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,806
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,446
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $6,360
Pay Code A15: $6,360
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431124110

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Michelle Cheyne serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,806. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Christopher Eisenhart

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$123,617

Base pay: $123,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,617
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $123,617
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430849212
Year-to-Date Pay: $123,617

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Christopher Eisenhart serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,617. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Heidi Berggren

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$122,841

Base pay: $106,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,841
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $115,281
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $7,354
Pay Code A15: $7,354
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430850798

Heidi Berggren works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Heidi earned $122,841 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Timothy Walker

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$122,311

Base pay: $120,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,311
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,312
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $2,000
Pay Code A15: $2,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430851058

Timothy Walker works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Timothy earned $122,311 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Tara Rajaniemi

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$121,539

Base pay: $119,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,539
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,729
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $2,233
Pay Code A15: $2,233
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430851617

Tara Rajaniemi works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Tara earned $121,539 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Cheryl Schotten

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$121,529

Base pay: $121,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,529
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $144,586
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430990431
Year-to-Date Pay: $121,529

Cheryl Schotten holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,529. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Karen Gulbrandsen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$117,573

Base pay: $81,801
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,573
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $114,963
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $20,000
Pay Buyout (Actual): $15,773
Pay Code A14: $20,000
Service End Date: May 31, 2025

Karen Gulbrandsen is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $117,573. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Steven Levine

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$116,609

Base pay: $116,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,609
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,880
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431418521
Year-to-Date Pay: $116,609

Steven Levine holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,609. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.