What are the main factors that influence a Car Wash Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change a Car Wash Technician's salary?

A Car Wash Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,000 for beginners, reaching about $38,631 at mid-level, and approach $41,046 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Car Wash Technician?

Car Wash Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Car Wash Technician roles are District of Columbia $43,615, California $43,450, Massachusetts $42,871. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Car Wash Technician roles make?

Salaries for Car Wash Technician level roles vary by specialization: Car Wash Manager: $97,751; Car Wash Installer: $84,852; Car Wash General Manager: $68,505; Car Wash Attendant: $64,826; Car Wash Supervisor: $59,776.

Car Wash Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Car Wash Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Car Wash Technician in Delaware is $39,893 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,242
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,763 to $42,692
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,002

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Car Wash Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,692	$3,558	$821	$21
Average	$39,893	$3,324	$767	$19
25th Percentile	$35,763	$2,980	$688	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Car Wash Technician Salaries

A Car 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Car Wash Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Car 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): $38,000
Early Career (1-2 years): $38,172
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,631
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,606
Expert (over 8 years): $41,046

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Car Wash Technician	$38,000
Intermediate Level Car Wash Technician	$38,172
Senior Level Car Wash Technician	$38,631
Specialist Level Car Wash Technician	$39,606
Expert Level Car Wash Technician	$41,046

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How Do Car 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 Car Wash Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,615.
California: $43,450.
Massachusetts: $42,871.

District of Columbia $43,615 California $43,450 Massachusetts $42,871 Washington $42,713 New Jersey $42,697 Alaska $42,642 Connecticut $42,099 New York $41,878

Hawaii $41,173 Rhode Island $40,842 Maryland $40,618 Minnesota $40,310 Colorado $40,192 Illinois $40,153 Oregon $40,003 Delaware $39,893

New Hampshire $39,823 Virginia $39,668 Pennsylvania $39,215 Nevada $38,987 North Dakota $38,912 Michigan $38,794 Wisconsin $38,750 Vermont $38,664

Texas $38,423 Maine $38,408 Arizona $38,384 Ohio $38,356 Georgia $37,994 Indiana $37,813 Wyoming $37,777 Utah $37,722

Iowa $37,699 Kansas $37,509 Louisiana $37,454 North Carolina $37,435 Missouri $37,427 Florida $37,273 Montana $37,190 Nebraska $37,112

Kentucky $37,068 South Carolina $36,911 Tennessee $36,812 Idaho $36,773 New Mexico $36,485 Oklahoma $36,422 Alabama $36,190 South Dakota $35,800

Arkansas $35,587 West Virginia $35,473 Mississippi $35,130

Top Paying Cities for Car 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:

Lincoln: $41,287
Little Creek: $40,905
Magnolia: $41,074

Lincoln, DE $41,287 Little Creek, DE $40,905 Magnolia, DE $41,074 Milford, DE $41,287 Marydel, DE $40,751 Millsboro, DE $41,287 Millville, DE $41,563 Milton, DE $41,287

Nassau, DE $41,287 Ocean View, DE $41,563 Rehoboth Beach, DE $41,563 Seaford, DE $40,854 Selbyville, DE $41,563 Smyrna, DE $40,704 Viola, DE $41,074 Woodside, DE $40,956

Bear, DE $40,405 Newark, DE $40,421 Claymont, DE $40,452 Delaware City, DE $40,421 Hockessin, DE $40,452 Kirkwood, DE $40,421 Middletown, DE $40,621 Montchanin, DE $40,452

New Castle, DE $40,452 Odessa, DE $40,677 Port Penn, DE $40,310 Rockland, DE $40,452 Saint Georges, DE $40,421 Townsend, DE $40,618 Winterthur, DE $40,452 Lewes, DE $41,287

Wilmington, DE $40,452 Dover, DE $40,885 Dover Afb, DE $40,980 Bethany Beach, DE $41,563 Bethel, DE $40,854 Bridgeville, DE $41,287 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,929 Cheswold, DE $40,791

Clayton, DE $40,688 Dagsboro, DE $41,563 Delmar, DE $40,854 Ellendale, DE $41,287 Felton, DE $41,287 Fenwick Island, DE $41,563 Frankford, DE $41,563 Frederica, DE $41,287

Georgetown, DE $41,287 Greenwood, DE $41,287 Harbeson, DE $41,287 Harrington, DE $41,287 Hartly, DE $40,669 Houston, DE $41,287 Kenton, DE $40,688 Laurel, DE $40,854

Yorklyn, DE $40,452

Car Wash Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Car 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

$35,763

Average $39,893/year

$42,692

$2,980

Average $3,324/month

$3,558

$688

Average $767/week

$821

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,692	$3,558	$821	$21
Average	$39,893	$3,324	$767	$19
25th Percentile	$35,763	$2,980	$688	$17

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