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What is a car wash supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a car wash supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $18.1 an hour? That's $37,655 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 23,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCar Wash SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,655

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.88%

Asian 6.49%

Black or African American 9.03%

Hispanic or Latino 22.33%

Unknown 4.57%

White 56.71%

Gender

female 11.16%

male 88.84%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a car wash supervisor

  1. Explore car wash supervisor education requirements

    Most common car wash supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    42.9 %

    Bachelor's

    25.3 %

    Associate

    19.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific car wash supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Car Wash58.51%
    Customer Service18.81%
    Customer Complaints12.56%
    Customer Satisfaction4.58%
    Air Vehicle2.00%
  3. Complete relevant car wash supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New car wash supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a car wash supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real car wash supervisor resumes.
  4. Research car wash supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage payroll accounts for all employees/staff.
    • Verify mail and follow requirements in order to receive best USPS mailing rates.
    • Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation and surrounding areas.
    • Operate POS register, perform opening/closing operations
  5. Apply for car wash supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a car wash supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average car wash supervisor salary

The average car wash supervisor salary in the United States is $37,655 per year or $18 per hour. Car wash supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $57,000 per year.

Average car wash supervisor salary
$37,655 Yearly
$18.10 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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