Median / Average Pay ($)
- $16.42 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $16.17 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $18.22 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $17.50 / hour (Talent.com)
Services Provided
- Exterior – Washing dirt off the outside of a vehicle or vessel and applying treatments to revitalize and preserve the exterior, such as polishing or restoring its chrome areas and lights.
- Interior – Cleaning, vacuuming, conditioning, and restoring leather, vinyl, and other surfaces while eliminating unpleasant odors (such as pets and smoke) and polishing windows and mirrors; for watercraft, this involves removing water and providing other draining services.
- Commercial – Addressing the specific cleaning and touchup needs of commercial vehicles (or vessels), like a fleet of company cars decorated with logos that necessitate care to uphold visual appeal.
- Engine Bay Cleaning – Degreasing the engine compartment, cleaning and removing the dirt, and applying protective layers to maintain cleanliness and prevent buildup.
- Specialized Service – Delivering services that target specific areas of a vehicle, vessel or machine such as removing rust, applying paint protection film (PPF), or handling water damaged/contaminated areas.