How Much Do Mobile Detailers Make in Los Angeles?
A full-time solo detailer in Los Angeles can clear about $110,000 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 $235 average ticket at Los Angeles 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 | $56,400 | $42,300 | $3,550 |
Full-time solo operator One van, 3 jobs a day, 5 days a week. | 15 | $169,200 | $110,000 | $9,150 |
Two-van operation You plus one paid tech; labor is the big new cost. | 28 | $315,800 | $142,100 | $11,850 |
Estimates, not guarantees. Take-home is before income tax; your results depend on pricing, effort, and local demand.
What moves the number in Los Angeles
Ceramic and PPF pricing runs 30–40% above national. Fleet work at studios and dealerships is deep.
Salt air, tree sap, and canyon dust rotate. Zero-discharge water reclamation is required.
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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 Los Angeles?
A full-time solo mobile detailer in Los Angeles, CA doing about 15 cars a week at a $235 average ticket grosses roughly $169,200 a year and keeps about $110,000 after supplies, fuel, insurance, and software.
Can I detail part-time in Los Angeles?
Yes. Five cars on weekends at Los Angeles rates works out to about $3,550 a month take-home — enough to test the market before quitting a job.
What's the fastest way to raise income as a Los Angeles 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.