Pressure Washing Cost (2026)
Pressure Washing costs most homeowners between$0.42 and $0.52 per square foot, per January 2026, homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
National — per square foot
$0.42 – $0.52
Typical average: $0.47
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com (January 2026); not a quote.
Quick estimate
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Estimated cost
$0.42 – $0.52
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job (January 2026).
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Area Pressure Washing Labor, Basic | $0.22–$0.24 | 46% |
| Area Pressure Washing Job Supplies | $0–$0 | 0% |
| Area Pressure Washing Equipment Allowance | $0.20–$0.28 | 54% |
Pressure Washing cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $0.53–$0.65 | +26% |
| San Jose, CA | $0.51–$0.61 | +19% |
| San Francisco, CA | $0.51–$0.61 | +19% |
| Seattle, WA | $0.50–$0.60 | +17% |
| Chicago, IL | $0.49–$0.59 | +15% |
| Boston, MA | $0.49–$0.59 | +15% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $0.47–$0.58 | +12% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $0.45–$0.57 | +9% |
| San Diego, CA | $0.45–$0.57 | +9% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $0.45–$0.57 | +9% |
| Columbus, OH | $0.41–$0.51 | -2% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $0.41–$0.51 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $0.41–$0.51 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $0.40–$0.50 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $0.39–$0.48 | -7% |
| Dallas, TX | $0.39–$0.48 | -7% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $0.39–$0.48 | -7% |
| Miami, FL | $0.39–$0.48 | -7% |
| San Antonio, TX | $0.39–$0.48 | -7% |
| Austin, TX | $0.39–$0.47 | -8% |
Frequently asked questions
＋ － How much does pressure washing cost?
Nationally, pressure washing typically costs $0.42–$0.52 per square foot, per January 2026 homewyse.com data.
＋ － What's included in pressure washing cost?
A typical job breaks down into area pressure washing labor, basic, area pressure washing job supplies, area pressure washing equipment allowance. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
＋ － Does pressure washing cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($0.53–$0.65) and lowest in Austin, TX ($0.39–$0.47), driven by local labor and disposal rates.