Automotive glass installers and repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,390 | $17.01 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,630 | $22.90 |
| Mean (average) | $50,430 | $24.25 |
| 90th percentile | $70,650 | $33.97 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Automotive glass installers and repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 45 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,340 | $36,810 | $59,500 | 380 | 1.39 |
| Alaska | $52,260 | $42,030 | $61,710 | 40 | 0.85 |
| Arizona | $45,670 | $38,740 | $67,230 | 730 | 1.72 |
| Arkansas | $45,180 | $23,400 | $59,800 | 190 | 1.12 |
| California | $47,710 | $35,600 | $71,390 | 2,200 | 0.93 |
| Colorado | $48,610 | $39,580 | $73,360 | 890 | 2.37 |
| Connecticut | $63,880 | $43,700 | $79,950 | 80 | 0.34 |
| Florida | $48,800 | $34,550 | $73,420 | 2,030 | 1.57 |
| Georgia | $36,430 | $29,760 | $52,290 | 520 | 0.82 |
| Hawaii | $49,410 | $47,740 | $77,080 | 50 | 0.66 |
| Idaho | $48,530 | $36,400 | $63,090 | 110 | 0.97 |
| Illinois | $48,860 | $37,390 | $77,760 | 510 | 0.63 |
| Indiana | $46,850 | $38,160 | $58,990 | 320 | 0.77 |
| Iowa | $45,520 | $36,230 | $48,610 | 110 | 0.52 |
| Kansas | $39,900 | $32,370 | $71,660 | 60 | 0.31 |
| Kentucky | $45,980 | $36,790 | $61,310 | 180 | 0.71 |
| Louisiana | $41,620 | $28,810 | $60,650 | 370 | 1.45 |
| Maine | $47,270 | $41,350 | $64,040 | 60 | 0.77 |
| Maryland | $47,350 | $33,300 | $71,690 | 380 | 1.04 |
| Massachusetts | $58,490 | $39,330 | $83,060 | 140 | 0.3 |
| Michigan | $46,860 | $34,800 | $65,240 | 580 | 1.01 |
| Minnesota | $47,800 | $38,760 | $69,260 | 480 | 1.25 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 | $29,290 | $76,070 | 210 | 1.4 |
| Missouri | $47,060 | $36,660 | $62,130 | 580 | 1.5 |
| Montana | $47,090 | $41,290 | $72,690 | 150 | 2.19 |
| Nebraska | $46,630 | $39,570 | $48,250 | 70 | 0.52 |
| Nevada | $47,210 | $37,240 | $74,760 | 190 | 0.94 |
| New Hampshire | $52,000 | $44,630 | $69,560 | 70 | 0.84 |
| New Jersey | $61,040 | $49,600 | $86,980 | ||
| New Mexico | $37,470 | $25,290 | $44,730 | 150 | 1.31 |
| New York | $50,240 | $40,340 | $77,160 | 660 | 0.52 |
| North Carolina | $60,710 | $36,080 | $75,810 | 790 | 1.23 |
| North Dakota | $56,280 | $40,240 | $79,930 | 40 | 0.67 |
| Ohio | $50,090 | $35,360 | $71,810 | 860 | 1.19 |
| Oklahoma | $41,350 | $28,200 | $53,290 | 150 | 0.69 |
| Oregon | $57,270 | $37,570 | $61,300 | 280 | 1.07 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,350 | $36,500 | $61,690 | 510 | 0.65 |
| South Carolina | $46,180 | $27,040 | $55,960 | 440 | 1.47 |
| Tennessee | $38,420 | $33,900 | $67,140 | 270 | 0.63 |
| Texas | $46,550 | $34,190 | $61,360 | 2,220 | 1.21 |
| Utah | $49,310 | $35,460 | $73,260 | 270 | 1.17 |
| Virginia | $47,730 | $32,130 | $60,700 | 650 | 1.22 |
| Washington | $60,630 | $41,630 | $81,060 | 770 | 1.65 |
| Wisconsin | $48,790 | $34,000 | $63,450 | 300 | 0.78 |
| Wyoming | $45,970 | $34,650 | $65,110 | 70 | 2 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for automotive glass installers and repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 10.2%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for automotive glass installers and repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
- Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
- Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
- Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
- Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.
- Install replacement glass in vehicles.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Workday software (hot technology)
- Estimating software
- Recordkeeping software
Transferable skills for career changers: Installation, Equipment Selection, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Coordination.
Common job titles: Auto Glass Installer (Automotive Glass Installer), Auto Glass Tech (Automotive Glass Technician), Auto Glazier (Automotive Glazier), Flat Glass Installer, Glass Installer, Glass Installer Technician (Glass Installer Tech), Installer, Window Film Installer, Windshield Installer, Windshield Repair Technician (Windshield Repair Tech).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do automotive glass installers and repairers make?
The national median annual wage for automotive glass installers and repairers was $47,630 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,390 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $70,650. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do automotive glass installers and repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is automotive glass installers and repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of automotive glass installers and repairers to change +5.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay automotive glass installers and repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Connecticut ($63,880), New Jersey ($61,040), North Carolina ($60,710). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.