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The Average Salary and Perks Received by NFL Waterboys Could Make People Rethink Their Jobs

Published 08/06/2022, 1:41 PM EDTBy Jul 29, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Reuters Ever wondered about a cool job that pays you well and lets you enjoy a football game from the sidelines? Not everyone has this job, but NFL waterboys are the lucky bunch. You would think being a waterboy wouldn’t pay as much as other jobs, but the reality is a bit different. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Apart from a decent pay scale and company benefits, waterboys also enjoy different perks of being with the team. The job is rather an important one as no team can function without its support staff. Therefore, waterboys are well paid. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Further, an NFL waterboy $53,000 per year. It is close to the national average salary of a working individual in the US. Hence, they can make a pretty decent living off this salary. The job of a waterboy is not too complicated to understand. They are given the responsibility of hydrating the players and keeping the bottles filled and the towels ready when the game is underway.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 06: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals and NFC looks on before the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at against the AFC Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Moreover, the perks include traveling with the team and getting official merchandise for free. They also get to watch the game from the sidelines and experience the raw energy from up close. It is a dream job for a football fan. Additionally, waterboys can earn more than $53,000 as they gain more experience.

How does one become an NFL waterboy

The answer is simple. The job openings for a waterboy can be found online on the NFL official website. These jobs open only a few times. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad NFL waterboy jobs are often considered stepping stones to athletic trainer jobs. Getting a few years of experience, watching the training and games from close can make the waterboys well aware of the insides of the game.Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Reuters Making $53,000 to help out the players in staying hydrated and ready for their next move is decent. People who are interested in getting a job can always look one up on the NFL website. The perks offered can help someone achieve their dreams one day. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Watch This Story:

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ADVERTISEMENT Ayush Jha 261 articlesAyush Jha is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He is a current graduate of the University of Delhi and has worked on publishing academic research in the past. Ayush has always been an avid sports lover, representing his school team in cricket and soccer.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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