Updated March 14, 2024
Average mascot salary
$51,600
$24.81 hourly rate
Entry-level mascot salary
$24,000 yearly salary
How much does a mascot make?
The average mascot salary in the United States is $51,600. Mascot salaries typically range between $24,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for mascots is $24.81 per hour.
Mascot salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Mascots earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.
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Average mascot salary by state
The average mascot salary in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average mascot salary states are South Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for mascots
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $60,936 | $29.30 | 9 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $69,115 | $33.23 | |
| 3 | New York | $67,002 | $32.21 | 7 |
| 4 | Delaware | $68,485 | $32.93 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $69,863 | $33.59 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $58,466 | $28.11 | 3 |
| 7 | Alaska | $68,445 | $32.91 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $67,560 | $32.48 | 2 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $65,328 | $31.41 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $60,779 | $29.22 | 4 |
| 11 | Michigan | $51,054 | $24.55 | 5 |
| 12 | Vermont | $61,724 | $29.68 | |
| 13 | Virginia | $55,293 | $26.58 | 6 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $65,563 | $31.52 | |
| 15 | Arizona | $52,094 | $25.05 | 3 |
| 16 | Maine | $53,204 | $25.58 | |
| 17 | Ohio | $44,672 | $21.48 | 17 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $50,855 | $24.45 | |
| 19 | Indiana | $47,576 | $22.87 | 4 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $47,495 | $22.83 | 6 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $49,293 | $23.70 | |
| 22 | California | $55,049 | $26.47 | 5 |
| 23 | Maryland | $53,271 | $25.61 | |
| 24 | Florida | $43,378 | $20.85 | 14 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 26 | Illinois | $46,696 | $22.45 | 2 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $44,039 | $21.17 | |
| 28 | Tennessee | $39,791 | $19.13 | 6 |
| 29 | Texas | $40,624 | $19.53 | 13 |
| 30 | Alabama | $41,917 | $20.15 | |
| 31 | Iowa | $41,880 | $20.13 | |
| 32 | North Dakota | $42,239 | $20.31 | |
| 33 | Mississippi | $41,446 | $19.93 | |
| 34 | Louisiana | $39,067 | $18.78 | 2 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $40,832 | $19.63 | |
| 36 | Missouri | $40,199 | $19.33 | 2 |
| 37 | Oregon | $40,861 | $19.64 | 2 |
| 38 | Washington | $39,488 | $18.98 | 4 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $38,904 | $18.70 | |
| 40 | Kansas | $39,175 | $18.83 | |
| 41 | Utah | $38,344 | $18.43 | 1 |
| 42 | Idaho | $38,083 | $18.31 | |
| 43 | South Carolina | $37,201 | $17.89 | 2 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $37,317 | $17.94 | |
| 45 | Hawaii | $38,925 | $18.71 | |
| 46 | Colorado | $37,696 | $18.12 | 2 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $34,715 | $16.69 | |
| 48 | Arkansas | $35,036 | $16.84 | |
| 49 | Georgia | $35,052 | $16.85 | 3 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $34,212 | $16.45 | 1 |
| 51 | Montana | $32,496 | $15.62 |
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Highest paying cities for mascots
The highest-paying cities for mascots are Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Reading, PA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $67,252 | $32.33 | |
| 2 | New York, NY | $67,116 | $32.27 | 2 |
| 3 | Reading, PA | $61,203 | $29.42 | |
| 4 | Rialto, CA | $54,015 | $25.97 | |
| 5 | Columbia, MD | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 6 | Port Huron, MI | $52,913 | $25.44 | |
| 7 | Prescott, AZ | $51,705 | $24.86 | |
| 8 | Fort Wayne, IN | $50,212 | $24.14 | |
| 9 | Fond du Lac, WI | $49,636 | $23.86 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville, FL | $41,925 | $20.16 | |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $41,499 | $19.95 | 1 |
| 12 | Birmingham, AL | $41,416 | $19.91 | |
| 13 | Knoxville, TN | $41,171 | $19.79 | |
| 14 | Springfield, MO | $39,512 | $19.00 | |
| 15 | Metairie, LA | $39,501 | $18.99 | |
| 16 | Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 17 | Colorado Springs, CO | $38,243 | $18.39 | |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $34,883 | $16.77 |
Mascot salary details
A mascot's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a mascot's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $51,600 | $4,300 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying mascot jobs
The highest paying types of mascots are entertainer, performer, and clown.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainer | $51,601 | $4,300 | $24.81 | 274 |
| Performer | $51,601 | $4,300 | $24.81 | 353 |
| Medium | $51,600 | $4,300 | $24.81 | 6,389 |
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Which companies pay mascots the most?
Mascot salaries at PSEA and Moraine Park Technical College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average mascot salary at companies like Cumulus Media and Howard Community College are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSEA | $84,433 | $40.59 |
| 2 | Moraine Park Technical College | $68,089 | $32.74 |
| 3 | Cumulus Media | $56,754 | $27.29 |
| 4 | Howard Community College | $54,198 | $26.06 |
| 5 | Guaranty Bancorp | $51,813 | $24.91 |
| 6 | Quick Quack Car Wash | $48,384 | $23.26 |
| 7 | Nexstar Media Group | $48,068 | $23.11 |
| 8 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $39,230 | $18.86 |
| 9 | City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government | $38,951 | $18.73 |
| 10 | The Coca-Cola Company | $36,274 | $17.44 |
| 11 | Detroit Zoo | $30,424 | $14.63 |
| 12 | Springfield | $27,534 | $13.24 |
| 13 | University of Montevallo | $26,556 | $12.77 |
| 14 | Delaware North | $26,186 | $12.59 |
| 15 | St. Clair County Community Mental Health | $25,888 | $12.45 |
Mascot salary trends
The average mascot salary has risen by $9,649 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mascot earned $41,951 annually, but today, they earn $51,600 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for mascots over the last decade.
Compare mascot salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average mascot salary over time
Compare mascot salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Mascot salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,600 | $24.81 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $49,600 | $23.84 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $47,100 | $22.63 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $46,000 | $22.14 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $44,800 | $21.54 | +2.1% |
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Recently added mascot salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad Us | Mascot/Performer | Atlanta, GA | 06/07/2023 | $28,175 |
| Randstad Us | Mascot/Performer | Atlanta, GA | 05/05/2023 | $28,175 |
| St. Clair County Community College | Mascot | Port Huron, MI | 04/07/2023 | $25,044 |
| Landry's | Mascot | New York, NY | 03/15/2023 | $31,305 |
| Phillips Home Improvements | Company Mascot | Plano, TX | 01/24/2023 | $35,479 |
| Landry's | Mascot | New York, NY | 01/21/2023 | $31,305 |
| Phillips Home Improvements | Company Mascot | Plano, TX | 01/14/2023 | $35,479 |
| St. Clair County Community College | Mascot | Port Huron, MI | 11/08/2022 | $25,044 |
| Randstad Us | Mascot/Performer | Atlanta, GA | 11/04/2022 | $27,131 |
| Phillips Home Improvements | Company Mascot | Plano, TX | 10/26/2022 | $35,479 |
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