How Much Do Mobile Detailers Make in Richmond?
A full-time solo detailer in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond
The West End (Short Pump, Glen Allen, Midlothian) concentrates the metro's premium family market.
Four mild seasons with James River humidity and spring pollen — balanced, year-round demand.
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 Richmond?
A full-time solo mobile detailer in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond?
Yes. Five cars on weekends at Richmond 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 Richmond 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.