Jim Mayer (born October 30, 1954 in Capreol, Ontario) was a professional ice hockey right winger who played four games in the National Hockey League and 74 in the World Hockey Association. He played with the New England Whalers, Calgary Cowboys, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Rangers. When the WHA folded in 1979 Mayer was reclaimed by the Rangers and played in his only four NHL games in 1979-80, scoring no points. After two more years in the minors he retired in 1982. In the WHA Mayer scored 13 goals and 12 assists in 74 games.