How Much Do Mobile Detailers Make in Tampa?
A full-time solo detailer in Tampa can clear about $81,900 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 $175 average ticket at Tampa 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 | $42,000 | $31,500 | $2,650 |
Full-time solo operator One van, 3 jobs a day, 5 days a week. | 15 | $126,000 | $81,900 | $6,850 |
Two-van operation You plus one paid tech; labor is the big new cost. | 28 | $235,200 | $105,800 | $8,800 |
Estimates, not guarantees. Take-home is before income tax; your results depend on pricing, effort, and local demand.
What moves the number in Tampa
Boat-and-car households along the bays double average ticket sizes with marine add-ons.
Salt air, UV, and daily summer storms mean constant paint-protection and interior-mildew 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 Tampa?
A full-time solo mobile detailer in Tampa, FL doing about 15 cars a week at a $175 average ticket grosses roughly $126,000 a year and keeps about $81,900 after supplies, fuel, insurance, and software.
Can I detail part-time in Tampa?
Yes. Five cars on weekends at Tampa rates works out to about $2,650 a month take-home — enough to test the market before quitting a job.
What's the fastest way to raise income as a Tampa 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.