How Much Do Mobile Detailers Make in St. Louis?
A full-time solo detailer in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis
West County (Chesterfield, Ladue, Clayton) holds the premium book; Illinois suburbs add cross-river volume.
Humid summers, ice storms, and road salt create balanced demand with strong spring-recovery spikes.
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 St. Louis?
A full-time solo mobile detailer in St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis?
Yes. Five cars on weekends at St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.