• Germaphobe is a modern term that is defined by WordSpy.com as a person who is obsessed with cleanliness, particularly the avoidance and elimination of germs and bacteria. Famous germaphobes include Howie Mandell and Howard Hughes. Career options for those who are germaphobic are few, but there are options.
  
  

Clean Room Occupations

• Many industries use a clean room to manufacturer or assemble products in a precise environment to prevent damage or contamination. These types of rooms require employees to wash and sanitize their hands before entering, and wear clean scrubs, gloves, bonnets and masks before starting their job. If an employee exits a clean room, they must follow required sanitary procedures each time they re-enter the room.
  
  A clean room technician works in a medical or pharmaceutical laboratory specifically. The average salary for these professionals is $33,000 per year according to Indeed.com in January 2010.
  
  Clean room engineers work in a computer chip or semiconductor lab environment to design and test small computer and electronic components that require temperature- and dust-controlled environment. The average salary for these professionals is $64,000 per year according to Indeed.com in January 2010.
  
  Other clean environment or clean room occupations include production workers, assemblers and testers that work in a manufacturing environment. The average salary for these professionals is $27,000 per year according to Indeed.com in January 2010.
  
  

Work from Home Occupations

• Working from home can offer a safe, clean environment for those who have a phobia of germs. Some employers may offer employees the opportunity to work from home, with office visits on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
  
  As technology continues to advance, many organizations offer freelance work through the Internet. This type of work has become more popular among employers because it reduces costs by not paying for benefits, equipment or office space. Popular online opportunities include writing, copy editing, translation and medical billing.
  
  Salaries can vary extensively because these types of occupations are often paid based on production rather than on hourly rate or salary. Most employers estimate earnings of $20 to $30 per hour for those who are dedicated and work full-time according to Indeed.com in January 2010.
  
  

Telephone Sales Occupations

• Some employers offer telephone sales opportunities to those interested in working from home, making commissions by selling products or services over the telephone. In many cases, these employers require webcast or on-site training at their location. These occupations can offer a good income without traveling to an office.
  
  Most employers require a dedicated land phone line and high-speed Internet access, but these services are tax-deductible in almost all states. The average salary for these professionals is $30,000 per year according to Indeed.com in January 2010.