Have a look at how much the mascots of the United States earn. Know their salary and the list of the highest paid mascot made up of NBA and MLB names
Becoming a mascot isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind when people think about rich occupations.
What is the average salary of a sports mascot in US and who is the highest paid mascot in the NBA and MLS
Some fans are concerned because these people earn far more than you would think; they even surpass some athletes in income. But they have a specific and demanding job, and some teams have special terminology for their mascots.
The importance of a mascot in a close game when the home side needs a boost from a boisterous crowd cannot be overstated. That could be the reason for the highest-paid mascot in the nation, who happens to support a well-liked Colorado team, apparently earning almost 56% more than the US President, as per a report in Denver Gazette.
The Gruelling Truth claims that the average yearly wage for the mascots of the major league teams in North America is $65,000. The income is significantly more than that of a teacher ($57,600), police officer ($63,600), firefighter ($65,800), or journalist ($56,700), to give you an estimated amount. It could seem extravagant and over the top.
At $625,000 annually, the mascot of the Denver Nuggets is the most-paid person in the country. That comes to $52,000 a month. The NBA’s mascot is by far the highest-paid among the six top-paid mascots across all major American leagues. Although Harry The Hawk of the Atlanta Hawks makes $600,000, he is not far behind Rocky in terms of compensation.
The Chicago Bulls’ mascot, Benny the Bull, is one of the most well-known in the NBA. With a $400,000 yearly pay, he has been with the crew since 1969. The top five list in majorly involved with NBA mascots.
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Top five highest-earning mascots in United States
One “intruder,” who is not an NBA member, is listed among the top five mascots in the country in terms of earnings and his name is Green Monster. He receives a $250,000 salary as an MLB player for the Boston Red Sox. Check out the highest-earning mascots:
- Rocky, ‘The Mountain Lion’ (Denver Nuggets/NBA): $625,000
- Harry, ‘The Hawk’ (Atlanta Hawks/NBA): $600,000
- Benny, ‘The Bull’ (Chicago Bulls/NBA): $400,000
- Wally, ‘The Green Monster’ (Boston Red Sox/MLB): $250,000
- Go, ‘The Gorilla’ (Phoenix Suns/NBA): $200,000