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 exteriors of homes including walls, decks, patios, driveways, adjusting pressure to accommodate different surfaces.
- 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 – Applying safe chemical paint remover and low pressure washing settings to remove unwanted spray paint/graffiti.
- Roof and Gutter – Using pressure to wash away dirt, moss, and algae from a roof while flushing debris from gutters.
- Construction Prep and Cleanup – Removing concrete residue, dust particles, mud, and other debris before, during and after construction projects.
- 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.