Building and Grounds Cleaning Occupations
Employment in building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations, adding about 386,800 new jobs. More workers will be needed to keep up with increasing demand for lawn care, landscaping, and cleaning services from large institutions, including universities and corporate campuses. Many aging or busy homeowners also require these services to help maintain their properties.
The median annual wage for building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations was $30,240 in May 2021, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760.
BLS provides summary data, including employment projections, for building and grounds cleaning occupations not shown in the table on this page. That information is available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page.
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OCCUPATION |
JOB SUMMARY |
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION  |
2021 MEDIAN PAY |
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Grounds Maintenance Workers
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Grounds maintenance workers install and maintain landscapes, prune trees or shrubs, and do other tasks to ensure that vegetation is attractive, orderly, and safe.
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See How to Become One
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$35,460
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Janitors and Building Cleaners
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Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, sanitary, orderly, and in good condition.
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No formal educational credential
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$29,760
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Pest Control Workers
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Pest control workers remove insects, rodents, and other pests that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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$37,540
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2021 Median Pay
The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics survey.
Entry-level Education
Typical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation.
Last Modified Date:
Monday, April 18, 2022
United States Department of Labor
