Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Professor

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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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David Kazmer

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$262,057

Base pay: $210,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,057
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $213,815
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $51,500
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $51,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

David Kazmer works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. David earned $262,057 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Xiaobai Li

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$260,055

Base pay: $198,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,055
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $201,958
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $61,174
Pay Code A14: $500
Pay Code A15: $60,674
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Xiaobai Li holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $260,055. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Yao Chen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$257,886

Base pay: $196,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $257,886
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $199,461
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $61,465
Pay Code A14: $3,500
Pay Code A15: $57,965
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Yao Chen is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $257,886. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Steven Lohrenz

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$257,473

Base pay: $168,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $257,473
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $237,355
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $48,941
Pay Buyout (Actual): $39,645
Pay Code A14: $15,000
Pay Code A15: $33,941

Steven Lohrenz holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $257,473. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Duong Nguyen

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$256,824

Base pay: $182,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256,824
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $182,392
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $74,432
Pay Code A15: $74,432
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431124188

Duong Nguyen works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Duong earned $256,824 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFT Faculty Federation.

Yuzhu Li

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$251,804

Base pay: $163,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,804
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $163,617
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $88,187
Pay Code A15: $88,187
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431397903

Yuzhu Li holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,804. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Zhengzhong Shi

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$251,222

Base pay: $163,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,283
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,222
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $163,940
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $85,560
Pay Buyout (Actual): $1,723
Pay Code A15: $85,560
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Zhengzhong Shi works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Zhengzhong earned $251,222 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFT Faculty Federation.

Maureen Scully

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$250,213

Base pay: $235,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,213
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $238,621
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $15,000
Pay Code A15: $15,000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430852462

Maureen Scully holds the role of Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $250,213. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Carol Mcdonough

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$250,205

Base pay: $212,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,205
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $216,048
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $37,450
Pay Code A15: $37,450
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430354887

Carol Mcdonough works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Carol earned $250,205 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Anne Douglass

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$249,617

Base pay: $201,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $249,617
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $203,957
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $48,006
Pay Code A15: $48,006
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431548924

Anne Douglass works as a Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Anne earned $249,617 in 2025. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Jia Wu

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$249,060

Base pay: $196,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,378
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $249,060
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Faculty Federation

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $196,682
Bargaining Group Number: D80
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $52,378
Pay Code A15: $52,378
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430988598

Jia Wu is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $249,060. They are represented by AFT Faculty Federation.

Hualiang Zhang

Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$248,251

Base pay: $188,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $248,251
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $191,466
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $59,703
Pay Code A15: $59,703
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432576275

Hualiang Zhang is a Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $248,251. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.