How Much Do Mobile Detailers Make in New Orleans?
A full-time solo detailer in New Orleans can clear about $77,200 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 $165 average ticket at New Orleans 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 | $39,600 | $29,700 | $2,500 |
Full-time solo operator One van, 3 jobs a day, 5 days a week. | 15 | $118,800 | $77,200 | $6,450 |
Two-van operation You plus one paid tech; labor is the big new cost. | 28 | $221,800 | $99,800 | $8,300 |
Estimates, not guarantees. Take-home is before income tax; your results depend on pricing, effort, and local demand.
What moves the number in New Orleans
Uptown and Garden District old money plus Northshore suburbs (Mandeville, Covington) anchor premium work.
Subtropical humidity, hurricane season, and oak pollen create year-round interior and protection demand.
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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 New Orleans?
A full-time solo mobile detailer in New Orleans, LA doing about 15 cars a week at a $165 average ticket grosses roughly $118,800 a year and keeps about $77,200 after supplies, fuel, insurance, and software.
Can I detail part-time in New Orleans?
Yes. Five cars on weekends at New Orleans rates works out to about $2,500 a month take-home — enough to test the market before quitting a job.
What's the fastest way to raise income as a New Orleans 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.