Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsO*NET 49-3022.00United States

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

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Median annual earnings: $46,786
Projected change: +4.7%
Typical education: High school diploma or less
Employment: 23.66K jobs

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The work

What automotive glass installers and repairers do

Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.

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.
Install replacement glass in vehicles.
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.
Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, or other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.
Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.
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.
Cool or warm glass in the event of temperature extremes.
Replace or adjust motorized or manual window-raising mechanisms.
Install new foam dams on pinchwelds, if required.
Install rubber channeling strips around edges of glass or frames to weatherproof windows or to prevent rattling.

Pay and outlook

What the job pays and where it is heading

Annual earnings range

Reported earnings by percentile, United States

10th percentile: $33,031
25th percentile: $38,244
50th percentile: $46,786
75th percentile: $60,052
90th percentile: $73,564

The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $46,786 and half earn less.

Employment outlook

2025 to 2035 projection

+4.7%average or slower

202523,664 jobs

2035 projected24,773 jobs

1,109 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.

Preparation

Education levels

What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.

High school diploma or less: 98.6%
Certificate: 1.4%

Skills

Skills employers ask for

Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.

Auto Glass Installation And Repair
Power Tool Operation
Hand Tools
Motor Vehicle Operation
Chemical Techniques
Family And Medical Leave Act Of 1993
Diagnostic Tools
Windshield
Lifting Ability
Resource Management
Promotional Merchandise
Business Metrics
Performance Metric
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Good Driving Record
Customer Communications Management
Housekeeping
Vendor Management
Glass Installation
Automotive Glass Repair

How the work gets done

Core competencies

Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.

Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

In the market

Job titles and employers

Recent job postings in United States

Common job titles

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02Auto Glass Technicians1,294 postings
03Windows Technicians607 postings
04Repair Specialists497 postings
05Auto Glass Repair Specialists271 postings
06Glass Technicians81 postings
07Master Technicians63 postings
08Installation Technicians49 postings
09Installers48 postings
10Appliance Installers45 postings
11Automotive Detailers45 postings
12Film Interns30 postings
13Technicians26 postings
14Window Service Technicians25 postings
15Detailers22 postings
16Window Installers18 postings
17Window Cleaning Technicians16 postings
18Glaziers14 postings
19Window/Glass Professionals14 postings
20Installers/Trainers13 postings

Top employers

01Safelite AutoGlass2,771 postings
02Glass America173 postings
03Windshieldhub136 postings
04Boyd Group International125 postings
05Auto Glass Now120 postings
06Driven Brands107 postings
07Glass Doctor63 postings
08Integro Professional Services48 postings
09Xpel47 postings
10Speedy Glass35 postings
11CRST International33 postings
12Classic Collision30 postings
13Usanna19 postings
14Fleet Glass Services18 postings
15Portland Glass17 postings
16Teph Seal Auto Appearance17 postings
17Tint World14 postings
18Caliber13 postings
19Classic Collision Corporate Services13 postings
20Gerber Collision & Glass13 postings

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