Car Detailing Cost in New Jersey (2026)

Car wash and detailing wages in New Jersey are about 5% higher than the U.S. median (rank 16 of 52), so local detailing prices are too. Here is what to expect.

Estimated Detailing Prices in New Jersey

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in New Jersey ($17/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$65–$95$80–$115$90–$130
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)$130–$195$155–$230$180–$265
Full detail (interior + exterior)$210–$305$250–$365$290–$420
One-step paint correction (polish)$370–$545$440–$645$505–$745
Ceramic coating (with prep, 2–5 year)$605–$890$705–$1,035$800–$1,175

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $49–$71 per hour.

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Where These Numbers Come From

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median wage of $17.35 an hour for cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in New Jersey (May 2024), with about 10,880 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.

What Changes the Price

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Ask two or three detailers for a written quote that lists what each package includes; we list 46 detailing and mobile businesses in New Jersey. See car washes and detailers in New Jersey and our detailing cost guide.

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