Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers salary by state
What Automotive Glass Installers and Repairerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
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.
Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
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.
Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
Top skills:InstallationSpeakingEquipment SelectionTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation
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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pay by experience level
Entry level$36,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$49,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$61,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$73,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers salary by industry
Repair and Maintenance
18,060 workers
$52,500
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
18,060 workers
$52,500
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
850 workers
$50,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
590 workers
$53,000
Automobile Dealers
570 workers
$52,500
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
540 workers
$53,000
Specialty Trade Contractors
520 workers
$49,500
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
520 workers
$49,500
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
190 workers
$48,500
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
190 workers
$48,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pays 22% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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