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An NFL Waterboy’s job is not the most glamorous, but they do rake in the money.
These days, they are more commonly known as a hydration assistant, who is a member of the team’s training staff who ensures players have access to drinks and other hydration supplies during practices and games.
It might not be the type of job that you can boast about, but none of that matters when you find out how much these men bring home.
NFL waterboys typically earn around $53,000 per year.
However, with the addition of another game to the NFL schedule, that yearly salary can balloon to as much as $60,000.
TRENDING: #NFL waterboys reportedly make over $5000 per game and make over $60,000 for just 17 games.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 2, 2025
“I feel like they do more than just get water. The cowboys cheerleaders were making 15/hr until this year,” one fan said.
I feel like they do more than just get water. The cowboys cheerleaders were making 15/hr until this year
— Uncle Cracker (@YourUncleCracka) July 2, 2025
“The key is “boy,” which means male, as in man. Another example of the male domination of sports at all levels. Compare a water boy’s compensation to that of cheerleaders who are paid but a pittance to entertain tens of thousands of fans,” a second fan stated.
The key is "boy," which means male, as in man. Another example of the male domination of sports at all levels. Compare a water boy's compensation to that of cheerleaders who are paid but a pittance to entertain tens of thousands of fans.
— JOHN VALENTINE (@SageAmenti) July 2, 2025
“That’s still not that much after taxes, so there shouldn’t be any shock. They are making around 45K and probably do a lot of other things besides water,” a third person added.
That's still not that much after taxes so there shouldn't be any shock. They are making around 45K and probably do a lot of other things besides water.
— RebelScum (@han64compuserve) July 2, 2025
“But that means practices too, how much time off do they get a year. Like 3 months if the team does good? Not a bad gig,” a fourth person wrote.
But that means practices too, how much time off do they get a year. Like 3 months if the team does good? Not a bad gig
— RedPillReality (@RedPillReality_) July 2, 2025
“Waterboys” is a crazy way to talk about hydration professionals and sports energy rejuvenation experts. God forbid a guy has a cool job,” a fifth person commented.
“Waterboys” is a crazy way to talk about hydration professionals and sports energy rejuvenation experts. God forbid a guy has a cool job.
— EzraOnTheLow (@EzraOnTheLow) July 2, 2025
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