Car Detailing Cost in Arkansas (2026)

Car wash and detailing wages in Arkansas are about 1% lower than the U.S. median (rank 35 of 52), so local detailing prices are too. Here is what to expect.

Estimated Detailing Prices in Arkansas

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in Arkansas ($16/hr median, May 2024). How we estimate · Updated October 28, 2026

PackageSedan or coupeSmall SUV or crossoverTruck, minivan or 3-row SUV
Exterior hand wash and wax$60–$90$75–$110$85–$125
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)$125–$180$145–$215$170–$250
Full detail (interior + exterior)$200–$290$235–$345$270–$395
One-step paint correction (polish)$350–$515$415–$605$480–$700
Ceramic coating (with prep, 2–5 year)$580–$850$670–$985$760–$1,115

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $46–$67 per hour.

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Where These Numbers Come From

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median wage of $16.31 an hour for cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in Arkansas (May 2024), with about 4,260 people in the job, versus $16.45 nationally. We adjust for wage growth to 2026 and apply typical business markups (payroll taxes, insurance, rent, chemicals, equipment and profit). Full method.

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Ask two or three detailers for a written quote that lists what each package includes; we list 5 detailing and mobile businesses in Arkansas. See car washes and detailers in Arkansas and our detailing cost guide.

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Data last updated October 27, 2026 · Sources & method