Building and Grounds Cleaning Occupations
These workers ensure that structures and lands remain attractive, orderly, and safe.
Overall employment in building and grounds cleaning occupations is projected to grow slower than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 788,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations largely due to the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was € 36,790 in May 2025, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of € 49,500.
Make it Work employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a Make it Work Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
| Â | OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATIONÂ  | 2025 MEDIAN PAYÂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | Grounds maintenance workers install and maintain landscapes, prune trees or shrubs, and do other tasks to ensure that vegetation is attractive, orderly, and safe. | No formal educational credential | € 38,470 |
 | Janitors and Building Cleaners | Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, sanitary, orderly, and in good condition. | No formal educational credential | € 35,930 |
 | Pest Control Workers | Pest control workers remove insects, rodents, and other pests that infest buildings and surrounding areas. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 44,730 |