The Dirtiest Jobs That Pay Big Bucks But No One Wants

Portaloo cleaner

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I think this is the one job I can say I definitely do not want, look at the state that portable toilets can get into! One shift will see toilet cleaners tackle 50-60 portable toilets per day. They're compensated generously though, with a salary of $60,000 per year.

Cleaning crime scenes

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Crime scene cleaners have to have one of the most interesting, yet disgusting, jobs on this list. I can't imagine it's easy to look at a crime scene full of blood and bullets and just to start cleaning, and their pay packet reflects this. They can make up to a massive $75,000 per year (with flexible hours too!)

Sewage worker

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Nope, nope, nope, this is a job I definitely would not do. Sewage inspectors are expected to work long shifts checking for clogs, leakages and cracks in disgusting underground sewers. It can even cause breathing problems for workers. They are paid $50,000 per year though!

Garbage collector

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Garbage collecting is the job you would expect to live here on this list. Not only do they have the grim job of handling people's dirty rubbish (and we know some people can be dirty), they have to start early for their shifts and work long hours. Although, they do make at least $60,000 per year.

Checking the sex of a chicken

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In order to check a chick's sex, the workers have to compress the chicken's feces in order to obtain a clear view of the chicken's internal organs to determine the gender. All they need to do is take a cheeky look up the rectum of the chicks. Not a clean job at all!

Landfill operator

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Landfills are such filthy environments and are a breeding ground for bacteria, diseases and pathogens.. not to mention the rodents and vermin darting about. Everything about this job screams disgusting, which is why a landfill gas operator would make about $100,000 annually.

Horse semen extractor

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Artificial insemination of horses requires the collection and storage of sperm from the male horses. They use a dummy equine to provoke the real ones into ejaculating (and a little bit of work too). According to Payscale, a sperm collector may expect to earn an average of $44,000 per year.

Adult entertainer

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The adult entertainment industry is a controversial one and the workers often receive some bad rep. However, we forget that these workers can risk STIs such as AIDS, syphilis, which can have a fatal effect if contracted. The money is good though and obviously depends on the work they do.

Septic tank technician

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I don't think we need to explain how dirty this job can be for the workers. When it comes to septic tanks, there are a lot of moving parts, and if something goes wrong, you or the technician will have a messy job on your hands. That's probably why they are paid well!

Executioner

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The job description of an executioner is rather straightforward: they put to death those who have been judged guilty of crimes by the state. According to Glassdoor, a website that provides information about jobs, the average annual compensation of an executioner is $52,522. Prices range from about $26,000 to well over $100,000.

Pig slop processor

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Pig slop is made up of buffet meals from places like Las Vegas. Trash food must be sorted to remove plastic, glass, and other debris and the leftovers are re-cooked until they become a mush. Obviously, this delicious dinner then gets fed to hungry pigs!

Proctologist

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It's clear that having to stick your finger or someone's anus is gonna be one of the most disgusting jobs on this list, but proctologists are paid very handsomely for their service. A fully-qualified worker can expect to earn at least $400,000 per year.

Wax specialist

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Maybe you shouldn't apply if the thought of working with hair makes you queasy. Considering that wax specialists often don't need a college degree or years of experience, the average annual wage of a wax expert may come as a surprise. A wax specialist can expect an average annual pay of $48,750.

Bat poop collector

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It has been discovered that bat guano makes for an effective fertilizer; however, the poop must first be collected. For the purpose of gathering guano, somebody has to construct bat boxes or travel to a cave. That is a nasty job regardless of whether or not you have a fear of bats.

Animal skull processor

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In order to eliminate any remaining gooey remnants of the skull, businesses that prepare animal skulls for display are required to utilize a chemical technique. Due to the decaying remains and the toxins, this is a particularly unpleasant job. No wonder it pays well!

Urine collector

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Collecting urine doesn't sound like a pleasant job and you might be wondering why people would need to. Well, urine farmers extract urine from animals like deer, to create an effective hunting lure. The deer will be expected to pee onto a floor with holes, where the urine collects. These people are making $80,000 per year.

Head lice technician

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Some positions for head lice technicians require some practical experience in removing head lice, while others may prefer applicants with formal training in the beauty industry or medicine. A hair lice technician's annual compensation might range from $37,202 to $53,500.

Butcher

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Weak stomachs, beware. If the thought of spending your entire day surrounded by pieces of meat that have been hacked off sounds like your worst nightmare, you probably shouldn't apply for this job. However, the annual pay of a butcher is typically around $34,775, but skilled butchers can make as much as $133,500.

Blood worm hunter

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Anglers often use blood worms as bait, thus blood worm hunters travel to mud flats to sift through the muck for them. It's possible for hunters to earn several hundred bucks in a single day, but only if they bring in a very large harvest. The worm harvesting season all year round.

Animal castrator

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Although it is not a particularly desirable occupation, it's a job that just has to be done and as we have learned, even the most unpleasant jobs are still employment. It's disgusting, but first you have to restrain the animal, and then you have to conduct the incision.

Working on oil rigs

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You might not expect oil rig workers to have a messy, but they do. They work 12 hour days, in the middle of the sea and under a lot of heat. The salary for an oil rig worker sits at $40,000 annually and can increase if the employee has a degree or certifications.

Cleaning sludge

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Everything that a bus gathers up from the road, including oil, grease, and dust is required to be cleaned out the sludge pits that are found in bus garages. It's possible to suction some of the liquid out of the pit, but the rest of it must be shoveled out, and the temperature in the pit is quite high.

Mortician

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Being a mortician sounds like an interesting but sad job. Embalmers are expected to prepare bodies for funerals which often means washing them, replacing their blood, putting make up on their faces. They have strict clothing to wear to protect them from diseases and make at least $60,000 per year.

Coal miner

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Coal mining has been around for years and years, but it doesn't make it any less dirty or dangerous. A lot of coal miners have been killed while on the job, and it can cause all sorts of health complications because of the dirt. It's believed that coal miners make at least $65,000 each year.

Crab fisher

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Being a crab fisherman might be one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs on the list. They have to tackle nature and risk hypothermia out in the sea. Also, they have to be mindful not to get caught up in their fishing tools. Although, they are paid $60,000 bi-monthly dependent on work.

Gastroenterologist

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Imagine dealing with human excrement each day on your job? Well, that's what gastroenterologists have to do. It's a well paid job though. While requiring some qualifications to be employed, they can be paid as much as $300,000 per year. Sounds like a win!

Podiatrist

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There are certain people who simply cannot deal with the feet of other people. Podiatrists treat both non-surgical and surgical issues that arise with the foot, and many of them earn very good salaries. A podiatrist can expect to make a yearly salary of $129,550 on average.

Dental hygienist

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Dental hygienists have it tough; they have to go inside patients' mouths and floss their teeth, and then they have to deal with the patients' saliva and spit. However, it's possible that the average pay is enough to sway quite a few people. A dental hygienist can expect to earn a median annual wage of $62,027.

Plumber

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You might not think that plumbers have a disgusting job, but you'd be wrong. They're expected to protect themselves against harsh chemicals and microorganisms, and the job can become tricky and dirty when they're expected to deal with unsanitary burst pipes. That's why they're paid $60,000 annually.

Seal coater

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When you come down to the nitty gritty, seal coating is nothing more than plain old messy job. After finishing the job, you will find that the seal coating is difficult to remove because it gets under fingernails and sticks to the skin a little too well.