Power Washing Job Profit Margin Calculator
Calculate your net profit margin for a power washing job by entering your total revenue and itemized costs.
Formulas Used
Total Costs = Labor + Chemicals & Supplies + Fuel & Transportation + Equipment Depreciation + Other Overhead
Gross Profit ($) = Total Revenue − Total Costs
Profit Margin (%) = (Gross Profit ÷ Total Revenue) × 100
Markup on Costs (%) = (Gross Profit ÷ Total Costs) × 100
Assumptions & References
- Revenue is the total amount charged to the customer before any taxes.
- Labor cost includes wages or subcontractor fees for the job.
- Equipment depreciation is estimated per job based on total equipment value and expected lifespan.
- Fuel cost covers round-trip transportation and on-site generator/equipment fuel if applicable.
- Profit margin is calculated on a per-job (gross) basis and does not account for income taxes.
- Industry average profit margins for power washing businesses typically range from 10%–30% (source: industry trade estimates).
- A healthy markup on costs for service businesses is generally considered to be 25%–50%.