What are the main factors that influence a Detailer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Detailer?

Detailer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Detailer roles are District of Columbia $30,101, California $29,986, Massachusetts $29,587. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Detailer roles make?

Salaries for Detailer level roles vary by specialization: Autocad Detailer: $91,445; CAD Detailer: $67,114; Pharmaceutical Detailer: $64,441; Car Detailer: $62,641; Automotive Detailer: $62,100.

Detailer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Detailer make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Detailer in Rhode Island is $28,187 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a Detailer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,503
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,183 to $34,110
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $18,627

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Detailer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,110	$2,842	$656	$16
Average	$28,187	$2,349	$542	$14
25th Percentile	$23,183	$1,932	$446	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Detailer Salaries

A Detailer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Detailer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Detailers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $30,101.
California: $29,986.
Massachusetts: $29,587.

District of Columbia $30,101 California $29,986 Massachusetts $29,587 Washington $29,478 New Jersey $29,467 Alaska $29,429 Connecticut $29,054 New York $28,902

Hawaii $28,415 Rhode Island $28,187 Maryland $28,032 Minnesota $27,820 Colorado $27,738 Illinois $27,711 Oregon $27,608 Delaware $27,531

New Hampshire $27,484 Virginia $27,377 Pennsylvania $27,064 Nevada $26,906 North Dakota $26,855 Michigan $26,773 Wisconsin $26,743 Vermont $26,683

Texas $26,517 Maine $26,507 Arizona $26,490 Ohio $26,471 Georgia $26,221 Indiana $26,096 Wyoming $26,072 Utah $26,034

Iowa $26,017 Kansas $25,887 Louisiana $25,849 North Carolina $25,835 Missouri $25,830 Florida $25,724 Montana $25,666 Nebraska $25,612

Kentucky $25,582 South Carolina $25,473 Tennessee $25,406 Idaho $25,378 New Mexico $25,180 Oklahoma $25,136 Alabama $24,976 South Dakota $24,707

Arkansas $24,560 West Virginia $24,481 Mississippi $24,245

Top Paying Cities for Detailers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $28,539
Albion: $28,298
Ashaway: $28,485

Adamsville, RI $28,539 Albion, RI $28,298 Ashaway, RI $28,485 Barrington, RI $28,223 Block Island, RI $28,380 Bradford, RI $28,468 Bristol, RI $28,332 Carolina, RI $28,421

Charlestown, RI $28,431 Chepachet, RI $28,375 Clayville, RI $28,295 Coventry, RI $28,297 West Greenwich, RI $28,375 East Greenwich, RI $28,278 Exeter, RI $28,367 Fiskeville, RI $28,223

Forestdale, RI $28,440 Foster, RI $28,360 Glendale, RI $28,442 Greene, RI $28,397 Greenville, RI $28,234 Harmony, RI $28,270 Harrisville, RI $28,430 Hope, RI $28,240

Hope Valley, RI $28,460 Hopkinton, RI $28,497 Jamestown, RI $28,402 Kenyon, RI $28,417 Little Compton, RI $28,535 Manville, RI $28,335 Mapleville, RI $28,380 Newport, RI $28,431

Middletown, RI $28,443 North Kingstown, RI $28,326 North Scituate, RI $28,270 Oakland, RI $28,411 Pascoag, RI $28,449 Pawtucket, RI $28,181 Central Falls, RI $28,194 Cumberland, RI $28,354

Lincoln, RI $28,222 Portsmouth, RI $28,428 Prudence Island, RI $28,369 Rockville, RI $28,493 Saunderstown, RI $28,385 Shannock, RI $28,419 Slatersville, RI $28,441 Slocum, RI $28,384

Tiverton, RI $28,514 Wakefield, RI $28,409 Kingston, RI $28,398 Narragansett, RI $28,417 Peace Dale, RI $28,406 Warren, RI $28,296 Warwick, RI $28,217 Westerly, RI $28,492

West Kingston, RI $28,407 West Warwick, RI $28,252 Wood River Junction, RI $28,448 Woonsocket, RI $28,442 North Smithfield, RI $28,377 Wyoming, RI $28,419 Providence, RI $28,173 Cranston, RI $28,177

North Providence, RI $28,180 East Providence, RI $28,175 Riverside, RI $28,184 Rumford, RI $28,180 Smithfield, RI $28,237 Johnston, RI $28,190

Detailer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Detailer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$23,183

Average $28,187/year

$34,110

$1,932

Average $2,349/month

$2,842

$446

Average $542/week

$656

$11

Average $14/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,110	$2,842	$656	$16
Average	$28,187	$2,349	$542	$14
25th Percentile	$23,183	$1,932	$446	$11

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