Also called: Auto Detailer, Ceramic Coating Specialist
Deep-cleans, polishes, and protects cars inside and out.
You wash, clay, polish, and apply ceramic coating to a car until it looks better than new. Many detailers run mobile businesses from a van.
Based on BLS cleaners of vehicles and equipment; owners of high-end detailing businesses earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal education; on-the-job training or self-taught.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Automatic washes cover basics, but hand detailing stays human, and many run their own business.
Age 15+. One way to start: Offer hand washing and interior cleaning to neighbors; a starter kit costs under $150
Classes: Business, Auto tech CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-7061.
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