18 Pressure Washing Industry Statistics to Watch in 2024

The pressure washing services market continues to grow

The demand for pressure washing services is rising at a steady pace, thanks to the growing number of construction projects worldwide and consistent increase in residential and commercial needs.

If you’re looking to start a pressure washing business, now’s the time. Here’s why:

• The pressure washing market in the United States is valued at $1.2 billion USD
• The pressure washing services industry in the U.S. has grown 5.7% per year on average between 2018 and 2024
• There are currently more than 28,000 businesses that offer pressure washing services in the U.S.
• The key pressure washing businesses leading the industry are Genn-USA Pressure Washing, Scotts Pressure Wash, Eco Cleaning Services, Inc., PWPS, Jacobs Pressure Cleaning, America’s Best Inc, and Imperial Cleaning

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Rise in demand for pressure washing equipment

Pressure washer sales continue to grow at a fast pace. There’s an increase in demand for electric pressure washers for both residential and commercial use, as well as a rising number of car wash stations. 

Here are the pressure washer industry statistics you need to know:

• The global pressure washer market is expected to grow by $607.86 million between 2022 and 2026
• By 2025, pressure washer sales are expected to hit $2.3 billion USD
• Newly released cordless pressure washers and a switch to electric pressure washers are a primary reason for growth in the market over the next few years
• By 2030, the market for electric pressure washers is expected to reach around $2 billion USD

Pressure washing job salary and outlook

Pressure washing is still a heavily male-dominated industry, but female pressure washing contractors are on the rise. If you’re looking to grow your power washing team this year, these are the stats you’ll need to know:

• The pressure washing industry currently employs 32,193 workers
• A pressure washer technician in the United States earns, on average, $27 per hour
• The average age of a pressure washer is 38 years old
• 93.9% of pressure washers are men, while only 6.1% of pressure washers are women

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Running your power washing business

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, knowing how to run your business more efficiently for you and your customers is key to your success.

Here are some pressure washing trends to watch:

1. Online booking. Businesses that offer online booking options receive up to 24% more customer calls. Let new customers request work on your website, social media, or right through Google search.
2. Service price increases (or not). Home service material costs have come down around 10% in the past year, and the average service invoice sizes are also down. Since your profit margin could improve due to reduced costs, think twice about raising your prices this year. If you do decide to increase your prices, be sure to communicate to your customers properly.
3. Packaged services. Grow your profits by packaging popular pressure washing services. You’ll increase your revenue by an average of 35% when you offer optional add-ons like soft washing, window cleaning, or deck and fence cleaning
4. Digital marketing. For most home service industries, 55% of customers search for a business online before requesting a service. Use pressure washing ads to reach more customers online.
5. Customer for reviews. 98% of people read online reviews for local businesses. Ask customers for a review once you’re finished their service.
6. Online payment options. For home service providers, digital payments accounted for 40% of total payments collected in 2022. Offer clients convenient payment options to get paid faster and improve your customer’s experience.

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