Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for automotive glass installers and repairers in the U.S. is $47,630 ($22.90 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $47,630
- Mean annual wage
- $50,430
- Median hourly wage
- $22.90
- Employment
- 20,310
20,310 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,390 | $17.01 |
| 25th percentile | $40,110 | $19.28 |
| Median (50th) | $47,630 | $22.90 |
| 75th percentile | $59,550 | $28.63 |
| 90th percentile | $70,650 | $33.97 |
Highest-paying states for automotive glass installers and repairers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $63,880 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $61,040 | — |
| North Carolina | $60,710 | 790 |
| Washington | $60,630 | 770 |
| Massachusetts | $58,490 | 140 |
| Oregon | $57,270 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $56,280 | 40 |
| Alaska | $52,260 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $52,000 | 70 |
| New York | $50,240 | 660 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $36,430 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $37,470 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $38,420 median annual wage
- Kansas: $39,900 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $41,350 median annual wage
About this occupation
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Typical tasks
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Remove moldings, clips, windshield wipers, screws, bolts, and inside A-pillar moldings and lower headliners in preparation for installation or repair work.
- Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.
- Install new foam dams on pinchwelds, if required.
- Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
- Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 16.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 46.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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