Headline risk
2%
Very Low RiskJanitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.
Why This Score
Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities
Median annual wage
Projected employment change over 10 years
Typical preparation needed for this occupation
Occupation profile
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Task evidence
100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage
Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works
United States Now
Median Wage
USD 35,930
Employment 2024
2447.7K
Projected Change (2024–34)
2.0%
Openings (2024–34)
351.3K
Wage distribution
Demand outlook
Employment of janitors and building cleaners is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.
Role Profile
Tasks
- 1. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems. AI use: 0%
- 2. Gather and empty trash. AI use: 0%
- 3. Service, clean, or supply restrooms. AI use: 0%
- 4. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. AI use: 0%
- 5. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. AI use: 0%
- 6. Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties. AI use: 0%
Technologies
Requirements
Work context
Worker profile
Median age 46.2 · 1.4M employed
Under 25: 9% · 25–54: 59% · 55+: 32%
Related
No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.
Source coverage
11/11 source families · O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Data quality
Employment data available
Narrative & sources
Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, sanitary, orderly, and in good condition.
Janitors and building cleaners usually work indoors, but they may also work outdoors on tasks such as sweeping walkways or removing snow. Most janitors and building cleaners work full time, although part-time work is common. Work schedules may vary to include evenings, nights, or weekends.
Janitors and building cleaners typically do not need formal education to enter the occupation. However, some employers may require or prefer that workers have a high school diploma or equivalent. Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job.
The median hourly wage for janitors and building cleaners was $17.27 in May 2024.
Employment of janitors and building cleaners is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.
Important context
This score measures structural AI displacement pressure, not actual job losses. Local wages and demand data are specific to United States AI Work Index; the underlying AI task overlap analysis is consistent across all countries.