--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 13,630
  annual_median    : $46,860
  annual_pct10     : $31,650
  annual_pct25     : $37,520
  annual_pct75     : $57,820
  annual_pct90     : $74,820
  annual_mean      : $48,830
  hourly_median    : $22.53

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Indiana ($78,580)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($31,420)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.501x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,880  median: $  46,260
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,520  median: $  47,030
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,340  median: $  80,080
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,150  median: $  43,430
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      910  median: $  41,650
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      910  median: $  46,380
  Construction                             emp:      520  median: $  42,620
  Educational Services                     emp:      280  median: $  57,830
  Manufacturing                            emp:      250  median: $  40,660
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      220  median: $  42,580

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,880  median: $  46,260
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,520  median: $  47,030
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,340  median: $  80,080
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,150  median: $  43,430
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      910  median: $  41,650
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      910  median: $  46,380
  Construction                             emp:      520  median: $  42,620
  Educational Services                     emp:      280  median: $  57,830
  Manufacturing                            emp:      250  median: $  40,660
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      220  median: $  42,580

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:08:13.515535Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Standard Occupational Classification System (similarity: 0.1481)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Occupational_Classification_System
  QID: Q7598269
  Extract: The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System is a United States government system for classifying occupations. It is used by U.S. federal government agencies collecting occupational data, enabling comparison of occupations across data sets. For example, data from the Occupational Requiremen

  Title: Polo Grounds (similarity: 0.2800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polo_Grounds
  QID: Q1276360
  Extract: The Polo Grounds was the name of three stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used mainly for professional baseball and American football from 1880 to 1963. The original Polo Grounds, opened in 1879 and demolished in 1889, was built for the sport of polo. Bound on the south and north by 110th a

  Title: Domestic worker (similarity: 0.4151)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_worker
  QID: Q54128
  Extract: A domestic worker is a person who works within a residence and performs a variety of household services for an individual, from providing cleaning and household maintenance, or cooking, laundry and ironing, or care for children and elderly dependents, and other household errands. The term "domestic 

  Title: Convention Against Discrimination in Education (similarity: 0.2381)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_Against_Discrimination_in_Education
  QID: Q1261905
  Extract: The UNESCO Convention Against Discrimination in Education is a multilateral treaty which aims to combat discrimination in the field of education. It was adopted on 14 December 1960 in Paris and came into effect on 22 May 1962. The Convention ensures the free choice of religious education and private

  Title: Pregnant Workers Directive 1992 (similarity: 0.4058)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnant_Workers_Directive_1992
  QID: Q2151427
  Extract: Pregnant Workers Directive 1992 is a European Union Directive. It concerns the basic rights of workers during and after pregnancy in the European Union.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : low
confidence_notes     : Limited detailed occupational data available due to catch-all nature of this SOC code. Job zone, skills, knowledge, and work activities data were not provided, requiring inference from job titles and industry employment patterns.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:13:57.735670+00:00
tokens_input         : 2,284
tokens_output        : 3,203
cost_usd             : $0.033724
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this catch-all occupational category. The closest semantic match was 'Domestic worker' which represents indoor household maintenance rather than outdoor grounds maintenance work.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other represents a catch-all category for specialized outdoor maintenance professionals who perform grounds care duties not covered by more specific occupational classifications. These workers maintain outdoor spaces through diverse activities including trail construction, cemetery upkeep, campground management, and pest control inspection. The role encompasses both public and private sector positions with significant employment in government agencies and administrative support services.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers in this category perform varied outdoor maintenance tasks depending on their specific assignment, such as clearing and constructing hiking trails, maintaining cemetery grounds and monuments, or managing campground facilities and visitor services. Specialized roles include inspecting for disease control and pest management, trimming trees as assistants to certified arborists, and maintaining recreational areas. Daily work involves operating basic maintenance equipment, performing manual labor in outdoor environments, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Many positions require physical stamina for extended outdoor work in various weather conditions.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful grounds maintenance workers typically possess strong physical endurance and enjoy working outdoors in diverse weather conditions. They demonstrate attention to detail for maintaining aesthetically pleasing and safe outdoor spaces, along with basic mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining grounds equipment. These professionals often have a practical, hands-on work style and can work independently or as part of small teams. The role suits individuals who prefer concrete, tangible work outcomes and take pride in maintaining public or private outdoor spaces for community use.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training provided for specific maintenance techniques and equipment operation. Some specialized roles like disease control or pest inspection may require additional certification or training programs. Prior experience in landscaping, construction, or outdoor work is beneficial but not always required. Many workers enter through seasonal positions in parks, campgrounds, or recreational facilities.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory positions overseeing grounds maintenance crews or specialization in areas like arboriculture, landscape design, or facilities management. Experienced workers may transition to related roles in parks and recreation management, landscaping contracting, or building maintenance. Some pursue additional certification to become specialized inspectors or move into government positions with better benefits and job security.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 13,630 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $46,860 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Wages range from $31,650 at the 10th percentile to $74,820 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from Mississippi ($31,420) to Indiana ($78,580). Employment is concentrated in administrative support services (4,880 workers), government agencies (2,520 workers), and transportation sectors. The 2.50x wage ratio between highest and lowest paying states indicates substantial regional differences in compensation and cost of living factors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Most tasks in this occupation require physical presence, manual dexterity, and situational judgment that resist automation. While some routine maintenance tasks may benefit from improved equipment, the varied nature of grounds maintenance work and need for on-site problem-solving provide protection from technological displacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve outdoor maintenance and grounds care activities with overlapping manual labor and equipment operation requirements.
    data: Similar outdoor maintenance focus
    data: Comparable physical demands
    data: Related equipment usage
  [wage_band] Crossing Guards (33-9091) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within similar wage ranges and require minimal formal education with on-the-job training.
    data: Comparable median wages
    data: Similar entry requirements
  [skill_overlap] Highway Maintenance Workers (47-4051) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Trail construction and maintenance workers share similar infrastructure maintenance skills with highway workers.
    data: Trail construction worker job title
    data: Infrastructure maintenance overlap
  [transferable_skill] Logging Equipment Operators (45-4022) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Tree trimmer helper roles provide relevant experience for forestry and logging operations.
    data: Tree trimmer helper job title
    data: Forestry-related skills
  [career_pathway] Amusement and Recreation Attendants (39-3091) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Campground attendant positions share visitor service responsibilities with recreation facility roles.
    data: Campground attendant job title
    data: Public service orientation

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['grounds maintenance', 'trail maintenance', 'campground attendant', 'cemetery worker', 'weed control', 'disease control inspector', 'tree trimmer helper', 'outdoor maintenance']
  exclude_keywords : ['landscaping designer', 'certified arborist', 'landscape architect', 'grounds supervisor', 'park ranger']
  title_patterns   : ['*maintenance worker', '*control inspector', '*attendant', '*helper', 'cemetery*']
  common_variations: ['grounds maintenance worker', 'trail worker', 'campground worker', 'cemetery maintenance', 'pest control assistant', 'outdoor maintenance', 'recreational grounds worker', 'specialty grounds worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['maintenance', 'grounds', 'outdoor', 'government', 'maintaining', 'states', 'occupations', 'household', 'services', 'category', 'convention', 'specialized', 'management', 'equipment', 'agencies', 'wage', 'polo', 'domestic', 'private', 'represents']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
maintenance                13  0.02968  inference            inference:92%  wikipedia:8%
grounds                    10  0.02283  inference            inference:80%  wikipedia:20%
outdoor                     9  0.02055  inference            inference:100%
government                  5  0.01142  inference            inference:60%  wikipedia:40%
maintaining                 5  0.01142  inference            inference:100%
states                      4  0.00913  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  inference:25%
occupations                 4  0.00913  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
household                   4  0.00913  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  inference:25%
services                    4  0.00913  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:25%
category                    4  0.00913  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:25%
convention                  4  0.00913  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
specialized                 4  0.00913  inference            inference:100%
management                  4  0.00913  inference            inference:100%
equipment                   4  0.00913  inference            inference:100%
agencies                    3  0.00685  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
wage                        3  0.00685  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
polo                        3  0.00685  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
domestic                    3  0.00685  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
private                     3  0.00685  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
represents                  3  0.00685  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
basic                       3  0.00685  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
spaces                      3  0.00685  inference            inference:100%
pest                        3  0.00685  inference            inference:100%
control                     3  0.00685  inference            inference:100%
facilities                  3  0.00685  inference            inference:100%
physical                    3  0.00685  inference            inference:100%
united                      2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
york                        2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
baseball                    2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
north                       2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
person                      2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
care                        2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
service                     2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
equivalent                  2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
discrimination              2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
december                    2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
school                      2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
right                       2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
international               2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
directive                   2  0.00457  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%