Doctors and lawyers step aside. NBA Mascots are making more money than you.
A new report released from Sports Business Journal discovered the Denver Nuggets mascot, Rocky, makes upwards of $625,000 per year. The average NBA mascot makes around $60,000 annually, but some do make into 6-figures. Here’s a look at the top few around the league…
Denver Nuggets: Rocky the Mountain Lion
PHOTOS: Denver #Nuggets SuperMascot Rocky through the years: https://t.co/4ycjve7ooo pic.twitter.com/EnDOUBCihY
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) November 23, 2016
Rocky the Mountain Lion makes $625,000 per year.
Atlanta Hawks: Harry the Hawk
Harry the Hawk…
From halfcourt…
BACKWARD 🔥@ATLHawks and Nets head into Q2 on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/3kgZbukcc9— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2021
Harry the Hawk comes in 2nd at $600,000 per year.
Chicago Bulls: Benny the Bull
.@Benny the best mascot in the game hands down for this 🕺🏽 @whitesox x @chicagobulls (🎥 via @TheNikkoTan) pic.twitter.com/clyoflTOr0
— bullfanatic894 (@bullfanatic894) August 15, 2022
Benny the Bull makes $400,000 per year.
Phoenix Suns: Go the Gorilla
Go the Gorilla weighs in at a salary of $200,000 per year.
Charlotte Hornets: Hugo the Hornet
Hugo the Hornet has changed through the years, but currently ranks 5th with a $100,000 per year salary.
A Look At Other High-Paying American Jobs
According to Investopedia (investment news, advice and education site), here is a list of some of the top paying US jobs in 2022 for a little comparison.
- Anesthesiologists, $331,190
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, $311,460
- Obstetricians-Gynecologists, $296,210
- Surgeons, $294,520; Orthodontists, $267,280
- Physicians (Other), $255,110
- Psychiatrists, $249,760
- Internal Medicine Physicians, $242,190
- Family Medicine Physicians, $235,930
- Chief Executive Officers, $213,020
- Nurse Anesthetists, $202,470
- Pediatricians (General), $198,420
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, $198,190
- Dentists (All Other Specialties), $175,160
- Dentists (General), $167,160;
Great paying jobs, for sure, and rewarding professionally, no doubt. But, man, life is good as NBA mascots. That might not be debatable anymore.
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Apr 12, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky rides into the Pepsi Center on a motorcycle prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports