Gig Economy

Pressure Washing Gig Guide

Clean driveways, decks, and buildings with high-pressure water.

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Overview

Clean driveways, decks, and buildings with high-pressure water.

Median Salary
$28,000
Weekly Hours
30
Education
None
Job Growth
7%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand8/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +Good pay
  • +Entrepreneurial
  • +Satisfying work
  • +Low overhead

Cons

  • -Physical demands
  • -Equipment costs
  • -Weather
  • -Seasonal

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
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Yearly Savings
$2,800
Monthly Savings
$233

Career & Education Resources

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Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

Find Pressure Washing specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Pressure Washing bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Pressure Washing paths

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Indeed

Browse live Pressure Washing jobs

WorkScore™ for Pressure Washing

4.8
Overall
2.3
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

7%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Pressure Washing Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Pressure Washing salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$37,800
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$35,000
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$35,000
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$35,000
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$33,600
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$29,400
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$29,400
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$29,400
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$29,400
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$29,400
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$28,560
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$27,440
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$27,440
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$26,600
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$26,600
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start?

Buy a pressure washer and market locally.

Can I make a living?

Yes, with consistent clients.

Is pressure washing growing?

Slowly, tied to homeownership.