How Much Do Mobile Detailers Make in Austin?
A full-time solo detailer in Austin can clear about $86,600 a year. Here's the math at local prices — and the course that shows you how to get there.
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Based on a $185 average ticket at Austin rates and 48 working weeks a year.
| Setup | Cars / week | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekend side hustle Saturdays and Sundays only, keeping your day job. | 5 | $44,400 | $33,300 | $2,800 |
Full-time solo operator One van, 3 jobs a day, 5 days a week. | 15 | $133,200 | $86,600 | $7,200 |
Two-van operation You plus one paid tech; labor is the big new cost. | 28 | $248,600 | $111,900 | $9,350 |
Estimates, not guarantees. Take-home is before income tax; your results depend on pricing, effort, and local demand.
What moves the number in Austin
Tech-worker driveways in North Austin and Cedar Park drive strong ceramic-coating bookings.
Long, brutal summers push interior detailing and paint-protection demand year-round.
Hit the solo-operator number faster
The Mobile Detailing Academy course gives you the pricing sheets, upsell scripts, and client-getting playbook behind these numbers — plus 15 bonuses. $39, one time, lifetime access.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mobile detailers make in Austin?
A full-time solo mobile detailer in Austin, TX doing about 15 cars a week at a $185 average ticket grosses roughly $133,200 a year and keeps about $86,600 after supplies, fuel, insurance, and software.
Can I detail part-time in Austin?
Yes. Five cars on weekends at Austin rates works out to about $2,800 a month take-home — enough to test the market before quitting a job.
What's the fastest way to raise income as a Austin detailer?
Raise the average ticket: sell interior add-ons, maintenance plans, and ceramic coatings instead of more basic washes. The Mobile Detailing Academy course ($39) includes the upsell scripts and pricing sheets.