SOC 37-1000
Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥298,790
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$50K
$36K – $78K
Projected Growth
📈+2.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 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 →
💡 Workers in this field earn $50K ($4K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers 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 298,790 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in responding to unpredictable facility emergencies and physical work in diverse and unstructured environments to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
IoT-based predictive maintenance scheduling
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Responding to unpredictable facility emergencies
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
Judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions
Hands-on troubleshooting of building systems
📊 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 | 67% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 61% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 59% |