Car Detailing Cost in Washington (2026 Estimates)

Estimated Detailing Prices in Washington

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in Washington ($19/hr median, May 2024). How we estimate · Updated October 28, 2026

Package	Sedan or coupe	Small SUV or crossover	Truck, minivan or 3-row SUV
Exterior hand wash and wax	$70–$105	$85–$125	$100–$145
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)	$145–$210	$170–$250	$195–$290
Full detail (interior + exterior)	$230–$335	$270–$400	$315–$460
One-step paint correction (polish)	$405–$590	$480–$700	$555–$810
Ceramic coating (with prep, 2–5 year)	$655–$960	$760–$1,120	$870–$1,275

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $53–$78 per hour.

Where These Numbers Come From

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median wage of $19.05 an hour for cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in Washington (May 2024), with about 8,070 people in the job, versus $16.45 nationally. We adjust for wage growth to 2026 and apply typical business markups (payroll taxes, insurance, rent, chemicals, equipment and profit). Full method.

What Changes the Price

Condition: pet hair, sand, stains and odors add time; many detailers quote after seeing the car.
Vehicle size: SUVs, trucks and minivans take 20–40% longer.
Mobile vs shop: detailers who come to you charge extra for travel and setup.
City vs rural: large metro areas in Washington tend to be at the top of the range.

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Ask two or three detailers for a written quote that lists what each package includes; we list 63 detailing and mobile businesses in Washington. See car washes and detailers in Washington and our detailing cost guide.

Car Detailing Cost in Washington (2026)

Estimated Detailing Prices in Washington

Where These Numbers Come From

What Changes the Price

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