SOC 37-3000
Grounds Maintenance Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ1,030,070
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$38K
$30K โ $56K
Projected Growth
๐+3.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Grounds Maintenance Workers face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $38K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Grounds Maintenance Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-driven building management and energy optimization are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,030,070 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in tenant and occupant relationship management and hands-on troubleshooting of building systems to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Grounds Maintenance Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven building management and energy optimization
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Tenant and occupant relationship management
Hands-on troubleshooting of building systems
Judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 69% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 63% |
| Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers | 36 | $50K | 77% |