SOC 37-2012
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Risk Score
⚠️55/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥854,910
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$35K
$27K – $48K
Projected Growth
📈+0.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖38/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners face a risk score of 55/100 — 11 points above the national average of 44. With only 38/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $35K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 55/100, Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 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 854,910 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 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated grounds-keeping and landscaping equipment
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
AI-driven building management and energy optimization
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
🛡️ 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
📊 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 | 65% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 59% |
| Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers | 36 | $50K | 83% |