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Crime Scene Cleaner
Personal ServicesYou clean up after the worst things that happen in the worst places they happen. Blood, bodily fluids, and biohazardous material — in homes, businesses, and vehicles where someone died. You arrive after the police leave and before the family returns. The work is grim, necessary, and pays well because almost nobody wants to do it. You'll need a strong stomach and an even stronger sense of purpose.
Salary Range
Low
$35k
Median
$55k
High
$85k
10-Year Growth
faster than average
US Workers
5K
Education
OSHA bloodborne pathogen training + biohazard remediation certification
Environment
indoor
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Biohazard cleanup and OSHA bloodborne pathogen compliance
- ▸Personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols
- ▸Chemical decontamination agents and application
- ▸Odor removal (ozone generators, hydroxyl generators, enzyme treatments)
- ▸Hazardous waste disposal regulations
- ▸Structural material assessment for contamination
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Emotional resilience
- ▸Compassion for affected families
- ▸Attention to detail
- ▸Discretion
- ▸Physical stamina
What you'll actually do
- 01Clean and decontaminate scenes involving blood, bodily fluids, and biohazardous materials
- 02Wear full PPE including respirators, suits, and gloves that are your barrier between you and things you can't unsee
- 03Dispose of contaminated materials following strict EPA and OSHA regulations
- 04Interact with grieving families with compassion while maintaining professional composure
- 05Restore spaces to a condition where the next person never knows what happened there
- 06Process what you see and experience — this job requires mental health support, not just strong stomachs
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