Car Detailers

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
< $1,250
Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Full Time/Part Time
Split
66%34%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
Currently Employed
Workers
17,100
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
< 5k
An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
Current
Unemployment
High
The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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Career Details

Car Detailers wash and clean exteriors and interiors of motor vehicles, and touch up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for sale or rent.

Most occupations in this field require a Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education.

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

washing, drying, polishing and waxing vehicle exteriors
vacuuming vehicle interiors, and drycleaning carpets and upholstery
applying cleaning agents to remove stains from vehicle interiors
washing tyres and wheel arches, and blackening tyres
washing and polishing vehicle windows
emptying and cleaning compartments in vehicles
may make minor repairs and touch up finishes to remove scratches

Occupation:

Car Detailer

Car Detailer

Alternative Title:

Vehicle Detailer

Washes and cleans exteriors and interiors of motor vehicles, and touches up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for sale or rent.

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