Cleaner (excluding domestic cleaning) Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Código da ocupação: 37-2011（SOC） Não é uma ocupação de migração qualificada Geral 6.5/10
Maintain cleanliness of buildings, including floor cleaning, carpet cleaning, wall and glass wiping, trash removal, etc.; may also perform simple maintenance and snow removal.
Avaliações · Geral 6.5/10i
In the AI era: what happens to Cleaner (excluding domestic cleaning)
Cleaner positions will be significantly reduced by AI automation, especially repetitive floor cleaning, trash removal, and basic maintenance tasks, but complex cleaning, disinfection, and customer interaction still require humans; job numbers will decrease, skill requirements will increase.
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Replaces cleaners' daily sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming in large indoor spaces such as malls, airports, and supermarkets, reducing repetitive manual labor.
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Partially replaces cleaners in sweeping and vacuuming floors in residential or small offices, but cannot handle complex cleaning tasks like wall cleaning or trash removal.
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Replaces daily floor vacuuming for cleaners in homes or small offices, but cannot complete mopping, wall cleaning, or garbage disposal.
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Significantly replaces cleaners in regular floor cleaning, vacuuming, and polishing tasks in industrial and commercial settings, reducing labor needs and increasing efficiency.
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Replaced janitors' daily floor cleaning in offices, hotels, hospitals, etc., including wet mopping and dry sweeping, especially for repetitive large-area tasks.
- Automatic vacuuming and floor cleaning
- Scheduled garbage collection and sorting
- Basic cleaning of windows and glass
- Simple surface wiping and disinfection
- Clean corridors and common areas according to preset routes.
- Use smart cleaning maps and scheduling software to optimize work routes
- Operate and monitor automatic cleaning robots.
- Use sensor data to identify high-pollution areas for targeted cleaning
- Receive real-time tasks and feedback via mobile app
- Use smart disinfection equipment for precise sanitization
- Handle instant stains, spills, and complex cleaning needs
- Communication and service with clients and colleagues
- Deep cleaning and infection control in sensitive areas (e.g., healthcare)
- Identify and resolve equipment faults or safety hazards
- Adapt flexibly in customized or unstructured environments
- Operate and maintain automatic cleaning robots
- Use digital scheduling and reporting software
- Basic data analysis and problem-solving
- Knowledge of infection control and hygiene standards
- Customer service and communication skills
- Equipment repair and basic mechanical skills
Entry-level cleaning jobs will decline as automated cleaning robots replace simple tasks. Employers will prefer workers who can operate/maintain machines or handle complex cleaning; pure manual labor positions will shrink.
Cleaners should transition to technical operator roles, learning to operate robots, digital management systems, and disinfection technologies. Can advance to facility management coordinator, smart building maintenance specialist, or specialized cleaning (e.g., medical/industrial) technician. By mastering automation and eco-friendly cleaning technologies, progress to team leader or contract manager.
Salário
| Experiência | Anual (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Júnior (0-3 anos) | $25,000 ~ $30,000 | Hourly wage approx. 12-14 USD |
| Nível intermédio (3–5 anos) | $30,000 ~ $38,000 | Hourly wage around USD 14-18 |
| Senior (5+ years) | $38,000 ~ $45,000 | Hourly wage about $18-$22, including management positions |
Percurso Educacional
| Etapa | Duração | Custo (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| None | 0 | $0~$0 |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0 | $0~$0 |
Qualificações
| Qualificação | Emissor | |
|---|---|---|
| No specific license required | None | Opcional |
| On-the-job training | Employer | Opcional |
Migração
Não é uma ocupação de migração qualificada. Visa pathways depend on matching the specific duties to the right petition category; refer to the latest USCIS rules and the relevant category.
Para quem serve
- Willing to perform physical labor
- Willing to accept low income
- Part-time workers needing flexible hours
- Those seeking high income or rapid promotion
- High requirement for cleanliness of work environment
Perspectivas de carreira
Limited promotion path, usually starting as cleaner, then advancing to cleaning supervisor, facility manager, or operations manager with experience; some may start own business.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 4% employment growth for this occupation from 2023 to 2033, with about 150,000 new openings per year, indicating stable and ongoing demand.
Áreas em crescimento：
Stable demandLow turnoverEntry-levelManual labor
FAQ
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Salary ranges are estimates aggregated from public listings on Indeed, Glassdoor, ERI SalaryExpert and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS OEWS); employment and demand outlook cite the BLS Occupational Outlook and O*NET; visa and migration details follow the latest USCIS work-visa (H-1B / O-1 / L-1) and employment-based green-card (EB-2 / EB-3, incl. DOL PERM labor certification) rules. Figures are indicative only — always refer to the latest official sources.