No. 5 worst: Pest control worker

No. 5 worst: Pest control worker

No. 5 worst: Pest control worker, > Annual median wage: $32,162
> Projected job growth, 2014-2024: -1%
> Total employment: 72,830

Several factors contribute to pest control ranking as one of the worst jobs in the country. For one, workers may have to contain dangerous animals such as alligators and snakes, and work with poisonous materials. Further, their work spaces are often confined or otherwise unpleasant. Like many jobs on this list, pest control workers typically earn less than most workers, and demand for their services is projected to decline in the near future.