SOC 37-3019
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Risk Score
⚠️53/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥13,580
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$43K
$31K – $76K
Projected Growth
📈+2.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other face a risk score of 53/100 — 9 points above the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $43K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 53/100, Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 13,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions and responding to unpredictable facility emergencies to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
IoT-based predictive maintenance scheduling
Automated grounds-keeping and landscaping equipment
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions
Responding to unpredictable facility emergencies
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
Tenant and occupant relationship management
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 61% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 55% |
| Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers | 36 | $50K | 79% |