Runs a business that cleans and polishes cars at customers' homes or offices.
You drive a van with a water tank to three customers' driveways, clean, polish and ceramic-coat their cars and post before-and-after videos.
Owner income is profit, not a salary, and swings a lot: the first year or two may pay little, while established owners do much better. Figures are rough typical ranges. Many teens and young adults start this as a side business.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; detailing skills learned on the job or online.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Growing with car ownership.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can't polish a car in a driveway; apps book jobs, but detailing is hands-on physical work.
Age 14+. One way to start: Buy basic detailing supplies (about $150) and offer interior and exterior cleans to neighbors
Classes: Auto shop, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-7061.
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