Do you think your job involves creepy crawlies?…check this out! The top 7 most creepy crawly jobs out there right now waiting to be seized.

 

1. Funeral Director, Median Salary – $46,000

Qualities that funeral directors must possess include a calm demeanor, having soothing words and paying close attention to detail.  Their duties include ensuring that funeral services go smoothly, the coordination of transportation and the burial of the body.  James Olson, owner of Lippert-Olson Funeral Home, says, “I don’t think of what I do as creepy.  Being able to give a person the opportunity to grieve for their loved one is an honor.”

2. Pest-Control Worker, Median Salary – $35,600

Are you not afraid of spiders, rodents and roaches? Then you may make a perfect fit as a pest-control worker.  This position requires training and certification by law.

3. Phlebotomist, Median Salary – $27,400

Job duties of a phlebotomist include drawing vitals of blood for medical tests, blood collection and donation.  Phlebotomy work can be found at hospitals, neighborhood health centers, public facilities, HMOs, diagnostic labs and physicians’ offices.  There is recommended training, education and certification programs offered through groups like the National Phlebotomy Association and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

4. Archaeologist, Median Salary – $47,200

Archaeologists regularly uncover human remains and ancient artifacts to discover more about our ancestors.  The job involves history and working outside.  A bachelor’s degree can get your foot in the door with an entry level position as a research assistant or a writer.  However, a PhD offers the best employment opportunities.

5. Theatrical Makeup Artist, Median Salary – $44,300

Theatrical makeup artists recreate anything from a gashed lip to a missing eye to five freshly burned fingers.  This job offers the benefit of a flexible work schedule; however the hours can be grueling at times.  The greatest number of makeup artists work in Los Angeles and New York City.  A college degree is not always required although a state cosmetology license is.

6. Night Security Guard, Median Salary – $28,700

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this field is expected to grow 17 percent through 2016.  A license is required in most states to be a security guard.  However, if the job requires carrying a gun then there’s more training and licensing needed.  Greater exposure to danger can increase earnings like working at a nuclear power plant or weapons installation.

7. Sewer Pipe Cleaner, Median Salary – $35,900

Would you like to work in a cramped, smelly and somewhat creepy place?  Well if you do then you might have a career as a sewer pipe cleaner.  They work in the cities’ massive sewer systems.  It’s easy to get started as on the job training is common in this profession.