University of Florida: 'Dirty Job' Stigma Costs Workers $100K in Earnings Over Career Lifetime, Research Finds
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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'Dirty job' stigma costs workers $100K in earnings over career lifetime, research finds
Despite filling essential jobs, "dirty roles," like janitors, elderly caregivers and morticians, face reduced earnings and opportunities even after moving into new, "cleaner" roles, according to new research from the University of Florida.
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'Dirty job' stigma costs workers $100K in earnings over career lifetime, research finds
Despite filling essential jobs, "dirty roles," like janitors, elderly caregivers and morticians, face reduced earnings and opportunities even after moving into new, "cleaner" roles, according to new research from the University of Florida.