Some of the punt totals for a season were under 80, which is only five per game. Punters are usually also the placeholders for field goals and extra point kicks, so that's another half dozen or so plays per game. Occasionally, punters also do the kickoffs, which would be another half dozen or so plays.

They do tend to get paid less than other starters, partly due to not being as involved in the game. The good ones get paid more per play than a lot of other players, which might reflect how specialized their skills are.