As of June 2026, Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners has an AI-exposure score of 41/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

41/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 11% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$36,840. About 351,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Building & Grounds roles

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (you)
41
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43
Pest Control Workers
46
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36
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
35
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32
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (85%).

Augmentable
  • Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
  • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
Durable
  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
  • Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
  • Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
  • Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
  • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.
  • Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
  • Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
  • Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
  • Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
  • Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.

Safer adjacent roles

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
80% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$35,510
35
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
72% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$35,830
44
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
64% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$34,890
43
Dishwashers
56% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$34,810
45
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
48% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$49,880
41
Recycling and Reclamation Workers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$40,240
42
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$49,590
53
Floor Sanders and Finishers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$50,440
42

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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

New York: US$41,640California: US$41,090Texas: US$33,010

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$36,840. More states are being added.

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