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Hospitality, Food, and Tourism
Housekeeping and Cleaning
Detailer

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

At a Glance

Detailer earns an average of $25,311/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1–1.5 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, Good Driving Record, Detail Oriented.

Avg Annual Salary

$25,311/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1–1.5 years

Job Postings

23

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Median Wage

$35,270/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.9%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Good Driving Record

5.0

Automotive Detailing

4.8

Polishing

4.8

Window Cleaning

4.7

Wax

4.7

Tires

4.7

Oil and Gas

4.6

Textiles

4.5

Windshield

4.5

Upholstery

4.5

Fine Motor Skills

4.4

Debugging

4.3

Steam Cleaning

4.0

Brake Lathes

4.0

Vehicle Maintenance

4.0

Exterior Cleaning

3.9

Common Skills (13)

Detail Oriented

4.9

Customer Service

4.9

Team Oriented

4.8

Verbal Communication Skills

4.6

Communication

4.4

Coordinating

4.3

Typing

4.3

Management

4.2

Quick Learning

4.1

Strong Work Ethic

4.1

Operations

4.1

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

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