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Car cleaner salary

Average car cleaner salary

$14.15

$29,423 yearly

Entry-level car cleaner salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Car Cleaner Salary

The average salary for a car cleaner stands at approximately $29,423 per year, or about $14 per hour. This figure can fluctuate based on factors such as geographic location and experience level.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level car cleaners generally start at lower wages, while those with several years of experience can command higher salaries. For instance, experienced professionals may earn up to $35,000 annually.

Where Can a Car Cleaner Earn More?

Car cleaners in states like California and New York often see higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living. Additionally, urban areas tend to offer more job opportunities compared to rural settings.

Car Cleaner Salary Estimates from Across the Web

  • Indeed: $28,000
  • Glassdoor: $30,500
  • PayScale: $27,500

These variations highlight the importance of researching local job markets when considering a career as a car cleaner.

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Where can a Car Cleaner earn more?

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Columbus, OH$38,439
Cleveland, OH$27,805
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DXC Technology$29,881
Boch Automotive$25,764

Car cleaner salaries by experience level

Car cleaner salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a car cleaner typically falls between $23,013 and $36,940.
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$29,423yearly
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$36,940yearly
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$23,013yearly
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$36,646yearly

Average car cleaner salary by state

The average car cleaner salary in Washington, Oregon, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average car cleaner salary states are North Carolina, Florida, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for car cleaners

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$38,295$18.41
2Oregon$35,383$17.01
3Wisconsin$29,867$14.36
4New York$33,803$16.25
5Idaho$30,519$14.67
6North Dakota$31,955$15.36
7Pennsylvania$29,430$14.15
8Maine$30,633$14.73
9Utah$30,007$14.43
10Arizona$30,109$14.48
11Wyoming$32,166$15.46
12Minnesota$30,887$14.85
13Montana$31,090$14.95
14New Jersey$30,419$14.62
15New Hampshire$31,489$15.14
16Michigan$27,798$13.36
17Alaska$32,163$15.46
18Illinois$29,778$14.32
19Delaware$30,997$14.90
20Ohio$27,055$13.01
21Colorado$32,243$15.50
22California$33,763$16.23
23Massachusetts$32,507$15.63
24Iowa$27,858$13.39
25Hawaii$29,934$14.39
26South Dakota$28,968$13.93
27Indiana$27,429$13.19
28District of Columbia$33,130$15.93
29West Virginia$25,716$12.36
30Vermont$30,265$14.55
31Nebraska$28,281$13.60
32Nevada$26,529$12.75
33Arkansas$26,991$12.98
34Rhode Island$27,437$13.19
35Missouri$25,862$12.43
36Kentucky$25,153$12.09
37Maryland$27,883$13.41
38Oklahoma$25,890$12.45
39Kansas$26,572$12.78
40Connecticut$28,727$13.81
41Tennessee$23,946$11.51
42Florida$23,073$11.09
43Virginia$25,869$12.44
44Texas$23,957$11.52
45South Carolina$24,040$11.56
46Mississippi$22,723$10.92
47Alabama$21,869$10.51
48New Mexico$25,382$12.20
49Louisiana$20,083$9.66
50North Carolina$23,402$11.25
51Georgia$22,030$10.59

Highest paying cities for car cleaners

The highest-paying cities for car cleaners are SeaTac, WA, Portland, OR, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1SeaTac, WA$38,439$18.48
2Portland, OR$35,435$17.04
3New York, NY$33,737$16.22
4Los Angeles, CA$33,373$16.04
5Boston, MA$32,537$15.64
6Anchorage, AK$32,323$15.54
7Westminster, CO$32,283$15.52
8Manchester, NH$31,488$15.14
9Minneapolis, MN$30,898$14.85
10Portland, ME$30,654$14.74
11Newark, NJ$30,564$14.69
12Phoenix, AZ$30,226$14.53
13Salt Lake City, UT$30,055$14.45
14Urban Honolulu, HI$29,938$14.39
15Chicago, IL$29,861$14.36
16Milwaukee, WI$29,776$14.32
17Philadelphia, PA$29,419$14.14
18Hartford, CT$28,876$13.88
19Fort Wayne, IN$28,130$13.52
20Cleveland, OH$27,805$13.37

Car cleaner salary details

A car cleaner's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average car cleaner salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a car cleaner's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
75th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
Average$29,423$2,452$14
25th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying car cleaner jobs

The highest paying types of car cleaners are hydroblaster, truck washer, and cooker cleaner.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Service Porter$28,469$2,372$13.6910,027
Automotive Detailer$28,357$2,363$13.6337,088
Auto Detailer$28,746$2,396$13.8211,018
Detailer$29,506$2,459$14.196,789
Car Wash Attendant$30,843$2,570$14.8349,512
Car Detailer$29,125$2,427$14.0011,302

Which companies pay car cleaners the most?

Car cleaner salaries at DXC Technology and ABM Industries are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average car cleaner salary at companies like Rescar Industries Inc and Quala are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1DXC Technology$29,881$14.37
2ABM Industries$29,255$14.06
3Rescar Industries Inc$29,253$14.06
4Quala$29,242$14.06
5The Hertz Corporation$29,152$14.02
6National Holdings$29,039$13.96
7Kelly Services$28,720$13.81
8Automation Personnel Services$28,568$13.73
9Enterprise Holdings$27,560$13.25
10Avis Budget Group$27,435$13.19
11Boch Automotive$25,764$12.39

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$30,000$29,600$29,200$28,800$28,400$28,000
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Car Cleaner salary by industry

The average car cleaner salary varies across industries:

  • The average car cleaner salary in the manufacturing industry is $29,610, the highest of any industry.
  • The average car cleaner salary in the finance industry is $28,860.
  • Car cleaners in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $27,670, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for car cleaners

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$29,610$14.24
2Automotive$28,860$13.88
3Transportation$28,097$13.51
4Hospitality$27,670$13.30

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Car cleaner salary trends

The average car cleaner salary has risen by $8,293 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average car cleaner earned $21,130 annually, but today, they earn $29,423 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for car cleaners over the last decade.

Compare car cleaner salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average car cleaner salary over time

Compare car cleaner salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Car cleaner salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$29,400$14.15+6.7%
2024$27,500$13.20+4.9%
2023$26,100$12.55+4.8%
2022$24,900$11.96+4.9%
2021$23,700$11.37+4.1%

Recently added car cleaner salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Budget Rent a CarCar Cleaner/WasherLees Summit, MO06/26/2025$35,479
ABMRental Car CleanerOmaha, NE06/25/2025$31,305
Reimagined ParkingCar Cleaner Lihue AirportLihue, HI06/24/2025$37,566
Corporate Cleaning GroupCar Dealership Cleaner (Shop/Service)Troy, MI06/21/2025$29,218
Tom Wood GroupRental Car Cleaner-Sixt Rent A Car Indianapolis AirportIndianapolis, IN06/16/2025$33,392
Budget Rent a CarCar Cleaner/WasherWichita, KS06/12/2025$27,131
Enterprise Rent-A-CarSeasonal Car Cleaner-Juneau International AirportJuneau, AK06/11/2025$48,001
Enterprise MobilitySeasonal Car Cleaner-Juneau International AirportJuneau, AK06/11/2025$48,001
ABM IndustriesRental Car CleanerSeattle, WA06/10/2025$44,182
Corporate Cleaning GroupEvening Cleaner at Car Dealership TroyTroy, MI05/23/2025$29,218

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