Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
SOC code 49-3022 · O*NET-SOC 49-3022.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$47,630
a year
Hourly
$22.90
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$50,430
$24.25 per hour
Middle 50%
$40,110 – $59,550
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$35,390 – $70,650
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
20,310
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $35,390
- $17.01/hr
- 25th percentile
- $40,110
- $19.28/hr
- Median percentile
- $47,630
- $22.90/hr
- 75th percentile
- $59,550
- $28.63/hr
- 90th percentile
- $70,650
- $33.97/hr
What do automotive glass installers and repairers do?
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 90% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)90%
- Less than a High School Diploma9%
- Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Common questions
How much does an automotive glass installers and repairers earn?
The national median is $47,630 a year. The full range runs from $35,390 at the 10th percentile to $70,650 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an automotive glass installers and repairers without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Speaking3.0/5
- Active Listening2.9/5
- Critical Thinking2.9/5
- Monitoring2.9/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.1/5
- Mechanical3.7/5
- English Language3.3/5
- Administration and Management3.0/5
- Administrative3.0/5
- Public Safety and Security2.8/5
- Personnel and Human Resources2.7/5
- Sales and Marketing2.6/5
Transferable strengths: Installation, Equipment Selection, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Coordination.