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Job outlook for car cleaners in the United States
Are car cleaner jobs in demand?
Yes, car cleaner jobs are in demand. Car cleaner demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Car cleaner job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of car cleaner jobs and the average car cleaner salary over time.
Car cleaner jobs over time
Car cleaner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,183 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,119 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,373 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,350 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,315 | 0.00% |
Average car cleaner salary over time
Car cleaner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,423 | $14.15 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $27,464 | $13.20 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $26,112 | $12.55 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $24,867 | $11.96 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $23,653 | $11.37 | +4.3% |
Car cleaner jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of car cleaner job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where car cleaners earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for car cleaners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 931 | 8% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 389 | 7% |
| 3 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 551 | 6% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 184 | 6% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 109 | 6% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 53 | 6% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,034 | 5% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 613 | 5% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 590 | 5% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 413 | 5% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 341 | 5% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 318 | 5% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 269 | 5% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 228 | 5% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 222 | 5% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 142 | 5% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 85 | 5% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 67 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 54 | 5% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
Most common cities for car cleaners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gastonia | 2 | 3% | $23,219 |
| 2 | Addison | 1 | 3% | $29,904 |
| 3 | Beverly Hills | 1 | 3% | $33,386 |
| 4 | Apopka | 1 | 2% | $23,145 |
| 5 | Cape Coral | 1 | 1% | $23,065 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $23,203 |
| 7 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $30,226 |
| 8 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $25,522 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $32,323 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $22,097 |
| 11 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $32,186 |
| 12 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $23,810 |
| 13 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $28,077 |
| 14 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $29,861 |
| 15 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $31,925 |