Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Research Assistant

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Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

9 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $55,793, below the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $518.4K
Role median: $55,793
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$100,851+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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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Research Assistant beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $55,793 ranks #2 of 6. See Research Assistant across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$61,095 · 55

$41,502 · 15

$37,979 · 560

$21,553 · 6

$6,497 · 16

Median total compensation for comparable Research Assistant roles 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.

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Employees with this title

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Elena Bliss

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$104,473

Base pay: $104,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,473
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,701
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432832544

Elena Bliss holds the role of Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,473. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

William Kazmier

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$81,833

Base pay: $60,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,833
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,459
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Buyout (Actual): $21,282
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Sep 20, 2025

William Kazmier holds the role of Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,833. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Jennifer Holmes

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$70,593

Base pay: $70,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,593
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,123
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432797600

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Jennifer Holmes serves as a Research Assistant. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,593. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Karina Zeferino

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$70,587

Base pay: $70,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,587
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,587
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432963324
Year-to-Date Pay: $70,587

Karina Zeferino works as a Research Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Karina earned $70,587 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Yu Xia

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$55,793

Base pay: $55,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,793
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,793
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433587363
Year-to-Date Pay: $55,793

Yu Xia holds the role of Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,793. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Sarah Heath

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$50,000

Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,000
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433578120
Year-to-Date Pay: $50,000

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sarah Heath serves as a Research Assistant. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,000. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Arielle Papalimberis

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$42,715

Base pay: $31,179
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,715
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,528
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $11,537
Service End Date: Dec 14, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433336814
Year-to-Date Pay: $42,715

Arielle Papalimberis works as a Research Assistant for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Arielle earned $42,715 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Nathan Barrett

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$42,420

Base pay: $31,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,420
Employment type: Part Time Contractor
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Benefited

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $18,200
Bargaining Group Number: B00
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Nov 29, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433429790
Year-to-Date Pay: $8,015

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Nathan Barrett serves as a Research Assistant. They work part time contractor. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,420. Union affiliation: Non-Benefited.

Sofia Lluna

Research Assistant/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $48,451
Bargaining Group Number: B42
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: May 17, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433440424

Sofia Lluna holds the role of Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $0. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.