SOC 37-3011
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ45/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ943,430
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$38K
$30K โ $54K
Projected Growth
๐+3.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค22/100
Low exposure
๐ก Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers face a risk score of 45/100 โ 1 points above the national average of 44. With only 22/100 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 45/100, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated grounds-keeping and landscaping equipment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 943,430 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in tenant and occupant relationship management and responding to unpredictable facility emergencies to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated grounds-keeping and landscaping equipment
IoT-based predictive maintenance scheduling
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Tenant and occupant relationship management
Responding to unpredictable facility emergencies
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
Judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions
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 O*NET Task Profile
Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
๐ป Technology Skills
Web page creation and editing software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Operating system software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Chemistry
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
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 | 65% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 59% |
| Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers | 36 | $50K | 78% |