Median / Average Pay ($)
- $19.18 / hour (BLS.gov) (Building Cleaners and all others)
- $18.74 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $17.58 / hour (Talent.com)
- $16.97 / hour (SalaryExpert.com) (Power Washers)
Services Provided
- Private Houses – Cleaning the exterior of a house while adjusting the pressure to accommodate various materials, such as stucco and brick; also includes washing decks, patios, driveways, and fences.
- Commercial – Maintaining the exterior of a business’s grounds, including parking lots, sidewalks, and dumpsters, typically in alignment with the business’s schedule.
- Graffiti Removal – Stripping away spray paint and other graffiti mediums using detergents, pressure, and water.
- Roof and Gutter – Using pressure to wash away dirt, moss, and algae from a roof while flushing debris from gutters; includes soft washing for delicate roofs or those in poor condition.
- Construction Prep and Cleanup – Removing concrete residue, dust particles, mud, and small debris either in preparation for a construction project or as part of the overall cleanup.
- Fleet – Washing a company’s commercial vehicles, such as trucks and trailers to eliminate oils, dirt, mud, and other road debris for a clean presentation.