Truck Wash Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Truck Wash Attendant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Truck Wash Attendant in the United States is $31,053 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,301
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $28,909 to $33,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,957
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Truck Wash Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $33,800 $2,817 $650 $16
Average $31,053 $2,588 $597 $15
25th Percentile $28,909 $2,409 $556 $14
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Key Factors That Influence Truck Wash Attendant Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Truck Wash Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Truck Wash Attendant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $30,151
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $30,310
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,533
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,932
  • Expert (over 8 years): $31,740
Levels Salary
Entry Level Truck Wash Attendant$30,151
Intermediate Level Truck Wash Attendant$30,310
Senior Level Truck Wash Attendant$30,533
Specialist Level Truck Wash Attendant$30,932
Expert Level Truck Wash Attendant$31,740
$30,151 0 yr
$30,310 < 2 yrs
$30,533 2-4 yrs
$30,932 5-8 yrs
$31,740 > 8 yrs
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How Do Truck Wash Attendant 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 Truck Wash Attendants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $34,382.
  • California: $34,252.
  • Massachusetts: $33,795.

Top Paying Cities for Truck Wash Attendants

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:

  • San Jose: $39,168
  • San Francisco: $38,782
  • Oakland: $37,922

What Skills Can Increase a Truck Wash Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Deep Cleaning (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Deep cleaning goes further to get rid of dirt, grime, soap scum, and other gunk around your home. It's a more thorough service than the standard cleaning. You're often sanitizing areas throughout the home.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.44%
Deep Cleaning 2.22%
Healthcare Services 1.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Truck Wash Attendant's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$33,538
8%
Effective Communication
$32,916
6%
Written Communication
$32,295
4%
Coordination
$31,985
3%
Laundry
$31,985
3%
Collaboration
$31,674
2%
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How Education impacts a Truck Wash Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Truck Wash Attendants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Truck Wash Attendant with a No Diploma is between $28,624 and $30,321).

Truck Wash Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Truck Wash Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.7%
High School 69.6%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 7.4%
Masters 0.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Truck Wash Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Truck Wash Attendant'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Truck Wash Attendant

Salaries for a Truck Wash Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $31,407 in 2023 to around $31,125 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Truck Wash Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Truck Wash Attendant Over Time

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2023
$31,407
2024
$31,358
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$31,125
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2024 $31,358
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