Wash Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Wash Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wash Technician in the United States is $34,629 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,481
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,238 to $37,692
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,062
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Wash Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,692 $3,141 $725 $18
Average $34,629 $2,886 $666 $17
25th Percentile $32,238 $2,687 $620 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Wash Technician Salaries

A Wash Technician'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 Wash Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wash Technician'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): $33,978
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,404
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,395
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,530
  • Expert (over 8 years): $35,755
Levels Salary
Entry Level Wash Technician$33,978
Intermediate Level Wash Technician$34,404
Senior Level Wash Technician$35,395
Specialist Level Wash Technician$35,530
Expert Level Wash Technician$35,755
$33,978 0 yr
$34,404 < 2 yrs
$35,395 2-4 yrs
$35,530 5-8 yrs
$35,755 > 8 yrs
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How Do Wash Technician 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 Wash Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,341.
  • California: $38,196.
  • Massachusetts: $37,687.

Top Paying Cities for Wash Technicians

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: $43,678
  • San Francisco: $43,248
  • Oakland: $42,289

What Skills Can Increase a Wash Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.02% 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.
  • Laundry Services (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Sorting, washing, drying, pressing and folding clothing and other textile items, Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 0.56% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.02%
Laundry Services 1.83%
Long Term Care 0.56%
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 Wash Technician's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$38,438
11%
Teamwork
$36,707
6%
Customer Service
$36,361
5%
Time Management
$36,361
5%
Laundry Services
$36,014
4%
Collaboration
$36,014
4%
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How Education impacts a Wash Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Wash Technicians 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 Wash Technician with a No Diploma is between $31,072 and $33,389).

Wash Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Wash Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 100.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Wash Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wash Technician'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 Wash Technician

Salaries for a Wash Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $32,387 in 2023 to around $32,096 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Wash Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Wash Technician Over Time

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2023
$32,387
2024
$32,336
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$32,096
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2023 $32,387
2024 $32,336
2025 $32,096
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