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.

Compare departments

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.

Compare jurisdictions

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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Robert Chen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$232,436

Base pay: $229,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $232,436
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Unit Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $232,811
Bargaining Group Number: B43
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $3,173
Pay Code A15: $3,173
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430498836

Robert Chen is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $232,436. Their bargaining unit is Non-Unit Professional.

Jan Ramstrom

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$231,923

Base pay: $220,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,923
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $223,609
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $11,722
Pay Code A15: $11,722
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432657902

Jan Ramstrom works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jan earned $231,923 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Alice Carter

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$231,689

Base pay: $188,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,689
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $191,750
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $42,861
Pay Code A15: $42,861
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430377026

Alice Carter holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,689. Their bargaining unit is MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Stephen Balsis

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$229,562

Base pay: $155,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $229,562
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $158,194
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $73,779
Pay Code A15: $73,779
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432896387

Stephen Balsis holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $229,562. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Anna Yaroslavsky

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$227,399

Base pay: $177,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $227,399
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $180,145
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $50,000
Pay Code A15: $50,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431613144

Anna Yaroslavsky holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $227,399. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Jie Wang

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$226,926

Base pay: $217,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,926
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $221,158
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $9,138
Pay Code A15: $9,138
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430327912

Jie Wang is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $226,926. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Xuejun Lu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$226,224

Base pay: $178,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,224
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $181,610
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $47,382
Pay Code A15: $47,382
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430723606

Xuejun Lu works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Xuejun earned $226,224 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Sybil Crawford

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,545

Base pay: $225,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,545
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,764
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430414895
Year-to-Date Pay: $225,545

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sybil Crawford serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,545. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Daniel Macdonald

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,466

Base pay: $165,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,466
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $165,388
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $60,165
Pay Code A15: $60,165
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430651417

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Daniel Macdonald serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,466. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Raul Padron Crema

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$225,195

Base pay: $225,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,195
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $228,409
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431720680
Year-to-Date Pay: $225,195

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Raul Padron Crema serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,195. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

James Forest

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,964

Base pay: $172,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,854
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,964
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $174,774
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $52,854
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $52,354
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

James Forest is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $224,964. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Paul Watanabe

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,768

Base pay: $178,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,371
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,768
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $181,157
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $46,371
Pay Code A15: $46,371
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430489359

Paul Watanabe holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,768. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Ping Chen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,449

Base pay: $167,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,449
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $169,868
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $57,169
Pay Code A15: $57,169
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432171962

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ping Chen serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,449. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Stephen Johnston

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$224,101

Base pay: $167,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,101
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $169,588
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $57,097
Pay Code A15: $57,097
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430732251

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Stephen Johnston serves as a Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,101. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

David Levy

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$223,847

Base pay: $154,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,847
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $222,604
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $43,492
Pay Buyout (Actual): $25,356
Pay Code A14: $43,492
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025

David Levy works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. David earned $223,847 in 2025. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Lihua Zhu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$223,161

Base pay: $223,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,161
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $226,346
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431283997
Year-to-Date Pay: $223,161

Lihua Zhu works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Lihua earned $223,161 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Soheil Yousefsibdari

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$222,721

Base pay: $166,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,969
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,721
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $166,752
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $55,969
Pay Code A15: $55,969
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430993499

Soheil Yousefsibdari works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Soheil earned $222,721 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Lisa Cavacini

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$222,462

Base pay: $222,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,462
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $225,637
Bargaining Group Number: W00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Worcester
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432269176
Year-to-Date Pay: $222,462

Lisa Cavacini is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $222,462. Their bargaining unit is Non-Benefited.

Xinwen Fu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$221,020

Base pay: $194,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,020
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $197,881
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $26,154
Pay Code A15: $26,154
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431408472

Xinwen Fu holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,020. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Michael Anderson

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$220,510

Base pay: $142,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,022
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,510
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $21,501
Bargaining Group Number: D00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430460408
Year-to-Date Pay: $6,037

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Michael Anderson serves as a Professor. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,510. They are represented by Non-Benefited.

Benyuan Liu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$220,442

Base pay: $193,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,442
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $185,380
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $27,247
Pay Code A15: $27,247
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430345371

Benyuan Liu works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Benyuan earned $220,442 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Joey Edsall

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$220,188

Base pay: $219,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,188
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $222,580
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $1,000
Pay Code A15: $1,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430380705

Joey Edsall works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Joey earned $220,188 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Thomas Shea

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$220,039

Base pay: $197,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,039
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $200,766
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $22,333
Pay Code A15: $22,333
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430178399

Thomas Shea is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $220,039. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Alex Angulo

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$219,843

Base pay: $167,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,843
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $169,647
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $52,782
Pay Code A15: $52,782
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432627599

Alex Angulo is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $219,843. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Ashleigh Hillier

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$218,570

Base pay: $153,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,570
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $156,200
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $64,751
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $64,251
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Ashleigh Hillier is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $218,570. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.