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Job outlook for auto detailers in the United States
Auto detailer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected auto detailer job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for auto detailers are projected over the next decade.
Auto detailer salaries have increased 24% for auto detailers in the last 5 years.
There are over 192,197 auto detailers currently employed in the United States.
There are 11,018 active auto detailer job openings in the US.
The average auto detailer salary is $28,746.
Are auto detailer jobs in demand?
Yes, auto detailer jobs are in demand. Auto detailer demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Auto detailer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of auto detailer jobs and the average auto detailer salary over time.
Auto detailer jobs over time
Auto detailer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 192,197 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 186,572 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 208,967 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 206,881 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 203,844 | 0.06% |
Average auto detailer salary over time
Auto detailer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,746 | $13.82 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $26,833 | $12.90 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $25,512 | $12.27 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $24,295 | $11.68 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $23,110 | $11.11 | +4.3% |
Auto detailer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of auto detailer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where auto detailers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for auto detailers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 417 | 4% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 273 | 4% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 204 | 4% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 404 | 3% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 259 | 3% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 228 | 3% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 149 | 3% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 117 | 3% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 44 | 3% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 27 | 3% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 248 | 2% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 175 | 2% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 141 | 2% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 138 | 2% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 120 | 2% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 119 | 2% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 102 | 2% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 48 | 2% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 18 | 2% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 18 | 2% |
Most common cities for auto detailers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midvale | 2 | 6% | $23,956 |
| 2 | Bentonville | 1 | 2% | $26,101 |
| 3 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $28,207 |
| 4 | Sanford | 1 | 2% | $25,331 |
| 5 | The Colony | 1 | 2% | $24,509 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $32,584 |
| 7 | Schaumburg | 1 | 1% | $29,083 |
| 8 | Sioux City | 1 | 1% | $28,536 |
| 9 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $25,571 |
| 10 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $23,747 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $25,505 |
| 12 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $32,053 |