Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Technical Specialist I

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Technical Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

21 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $67,942, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $67,942
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,273$112,679+

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How total compensation varies among the 21 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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Technical Specialist beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $71,449 ranks #3 of 5. See Technical Specialist across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Boston

$120,768 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$90,609 · 27

Metro Nashville

$43,428 · 671

Illinois

$8,800 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Technical Specialist 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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James Egan

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$122,329

Base pay: $92,274
Overtime: $27,930
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,329
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,145
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $2,126
Pay Code A07: $1,376
Pay Code A14: $750
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

James Egan is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $122,329. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Classified.

Edward Slate

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$98,204

Base pay: $72,269
Overtime: $24,450
Other pay: $1,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,204
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,058
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $45
Pay Code A07: $45
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430267163

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Edward Slate serves as a Technical Specialist I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,204. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Todd Ansaldo

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$90,424

Base pay: $66,656
Overtime: $23,099
Other pay: $669
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,424
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,560
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $669
Pay Code A07: $469
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Todd Ansaldo works as a Technical Specialist I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Todd earned $90,424 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Ciro Cardenas

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$84,319

Base pay: $79,118
Overtime: $4,701
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,319
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,335
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Other Pay (Actual): $500
Pay Code A14: $500
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430944385

Ciro Cardenas is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $84,319. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Classified.

David Jermakian

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$77,278

Base pay: $65,813
Overtime: $9,771
Other pay: $1,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,278
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,217
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $1,694
Pay Code A06: $1,350
Pay Code A07: $144
Pay Code A14: $200

David Jermakian works as a Technical Specialist I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. David earned $77,278 in 2025. They are represented by AFSCME Local 1776.

William Desrosiers

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$72,361

Base pay: $72,259
Overtime: $102
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,361
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Massachusetts Maintainers

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,259
Bargaining Group Number: D83
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431103050
Year-to-Date Pay: $72,361

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), William Desrosiers serves as a Technical Specialist I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,361. They are represented by AFT Massachusetts Maintainers.

Brian Fay

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$70,537

Base pay: $63,822
Overtime: $6,399
Other pay: $317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,537
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,542
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432571231

Brian Fay holds the role of Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,537. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Anthony Liberto

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$69,674

Base pay: $67,467
Overtime: $1,989
Other pay: $218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,674
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,560
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431123850

Anthony Liberto holds the role of Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,674. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Richard Kneszewski

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$69,672

Base pay: $68,178
Overtime: $1,284
Other pay: $211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,672
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,931
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $211
Pay Code A07: $11
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Richard Kneszewski holds the role of Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,672. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Michael Howell

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$68,502

Base pay: $63,901
Overtime: $4,390
Other pay: $211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,502
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,354
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $211
Pay Code A07: $11
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Michael Howell is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $68,502. They are represented by AFSCME Local 1776.

Colin Smith

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$67,942

Base pay: $64,920
Overtime: $97
Other pay: $2,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,942
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,217
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $2,925
Pay Code A06: $2,725
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Colin Smith holds the role of Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,942. They are represented by AFSCME Local 1776.

Paul Demers

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$67,268

Base pay: $65,922
Overtime: $1,146
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,268
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,217
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432146287

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Paul Demers serves as a Technical Specialist I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,268. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Mary Fuller

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$66,626

Base pay: $65,653
Overtime: $472
Other pay: $502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,626
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,217
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $502
Pay Code A06: $300
Pay Code A07: $2
Pay Code A14: $200

Mary Fuller is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $66,626. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 1776.

Jay Heath

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$63,718

Base pay: $62,273
Overtime: $1,190
Other pay: $255
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,718
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,542
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430613561
Year-to-Date Pay: $17,472

Jay Heath holds the role of Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,718. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 1776.

Justin Broussard

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$63,547

Base pay: $60,144
Overtime: $2,033
Other pay: $1,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,547
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,781
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $1,370
Pay Code A06: $1,150
Pay Code A07: $20
Pay Code A14: $200

Justin Broussard is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $63,547. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME Local 1776.

Jafet Cabrera

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$58,313

Base pay: $57,580
Overtime: $523
Other pay: $211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,313
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,404
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432042976
Year-to-Date Pay: $4,241

Jafet Cabrera works as a Technical Specialist I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jafet earned $58,313 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Mark Downey

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$57,694

Base pay: $56,362
Overtime: $1,131
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,694
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,404
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433379272
Year-to-Date Pay: $3,118

Mark Downey works as a Technical Specialist I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Mark earned $57,694 in 2025. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Nicholas Aliengena

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$56,733

Base pay: $54,961
Overtime: $1,366
Other pay: $406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,733
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,788
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $406
Pay Code A06: $200
Pay Code A07: $6
Pay Code A14: $200

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Nicholas Aliengena serves as a Technical Specialist I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,733. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 1776.

Jesse Tavares

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$42,030

Base pay: $40,919
Overtime: $689
Other pay: $423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,030
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFT Massachusetts Maintainers

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,490
Bargaining Group Number: D83
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Dartmouth
Other Pay (Actual): $423
Pay Code A07: $423
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433567694

Jesse Tavares is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $42,030. Their bargaining unit is AFT Massachusetts Maintainers.

Jason Shea

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$19,143

Base pay: $3,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,143
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 1776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,258
Bargaining Group Number: A01
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $15,629
Service End Date: Jan 25, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432266680
Year-to-Date Pay: $19,143

Jason Shea is a Technical Specialist I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $19,143. They are represented by AFSCME Local 1776.

Michael Gray

Technical Specialist I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$3,273

Base pay: $3,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,273
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,529
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $36
Service End Date: Jun 29, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430082225
Year-to-Date Pay: $3,273

Michael Gray works as a Technical Specialist I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Michael earned $3,273 in 2024. They are represented by MTA/NEA Classified.