49 Series · SOC 49-3022
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $47,630
- Median / year
- $70,650
- Top 10% earn
- +3.6%
- Growth '23–'33
- 20,310
- US workers
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers earn a median of $47,630 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $47,630, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $35,390 (10th percentile) to $70,650 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 20,310 US workers. Connecticut pays the most ($63,880), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers earn a median of $47,630, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 26% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, it ranks #45 of 51 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 3.6% by 2033.
- $47,630
- Median annual wage
- Top 74%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #45 of 51
- in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2.0×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Connecticut at $63,880. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-3022) pays a national median of $47,630 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $35,390 at the 10th percentile to $70,650 at the 90th, with a mean of $50,430 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 20,310 Americans work in this occupation across 45 reporting states and 65 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +3.6% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,400 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 8.1 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Connecticut pays the highest state median at $63,880, which is +34% above the national figure. The top metro is Providence-Warwick, RI-MA at $65,190 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$47,630
per year
Median Hourly
$22.90/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$50,430
average
Employment
20,310
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$47,630 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 49-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers sits on the slower-growing side at +3.6% growth and $47,630 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+3.6%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,400
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
8.1/100K
Injury Rate
3/100
Danger Index
16/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ 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.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$35,390
25th Percentile
$40,110
Median
$47,630
75th Percentile
$59,550
90th Percentile
$70,650
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $63,880 | +34% above national |
| 2 | New Jersey | $61,040 | +28% above national |
| 3 | North Carolina | $60,710 | +27% above national |
| 4 | Washington | $60,630 | +27% above national |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,490 | +23% above national |
| 6 | Oregon | $57,270 | +20% above national |
| 7 | North Dakota | $56,280 | +18% above national |
| 8 | Alaska | $52,260 | +10% above national |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $52,000 | +9% above national |
| 10 | New York | $50,240 | +5% above national |
| 11 | Ohio | $50,090 | +5% above national |
| 12 | Hawaii | $49,410 | +4% above national |
| 13 | Utah | $49,310 | +4% above national |
| 14 | Illinois | $48,860 | +3% above national |
| 15 | Florida | $48,800 | +2% above national |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $48,790 | +2% above national |
| 17 | Colorado | $48,610 | +2% above national |
| 18 | Idaho | $48,530 | +2% above national |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $48,350 | +2% above national |
| 20 | Minnesota | $47,800 | same as national |
| 21 | Virginia | $47,730 | same as national |
| 22 | California | $47,710 | same as national |
| 23 | Maryland | $47,350 | 1% below national |
| 24 | Maine | $47,270 | 1% below national |
| 25 | Nevada | $47,210 | 1% below national |
| 26 | Montana | $47,090 | 1% below national |
| 27 | Mississippi | $47,060 | 1% below national |
| 28 | Missouri | $47,060 | 1% below national |
| 29 | Michigan | $46,860 | 2% below national |
| 30 | Indiana | $46,850 | 2% below national |
| 31 | Nebraska | $46,630 | 2% below national |
| 32 | Texas | $46,550 | 2% below national |
| 33 | Alabama | $46,340 | 3% below national |
| 34 | South Carolina | $46,180 | 3% below national |
| 35 | Kentucky | $45,980 | 3% below national |
| 36 | Wyoming | $45,970 | 3% below national |
| 37 | Arizona | $45,670 | 4% below national |
| 38 | Iowa | $45,520 | 4% below national |
| 39 | Arkansas | $45,180 | 5% below national |
| 40 | Louisiana | $41,620 | 13% below national |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $41,350 | 13% below national |
| 42 | Kansas | $39,900 | 16% below national |
| 43 | Tennessee | $38,420 | 19% below national |
| 44 | New Mexico | $37,470 | 21% below national |
| 45 | Georgia | $36,430 | 24% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $65,190 | +37% above national |
| 2 | Fayetteville, NC | $62,500 | +31% above national |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,490 | +31% above national |
| 4 | Columbus, OH | $61,900 | +30% above national |
| 5 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $60,530 | +27% above national |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $60,160 | +26% above national |
| 7 | Bellingham, WA | $60,030 | +26% above national |
| 8 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,810 | +26% above national |
| 9 | Yakima, WA | $58,850 | +24% above national |
| 10 | Wilmington, NC | $57,520 | +21% above national |
| 11 | Boulder, CO | $57,320 | +20% above national |
| 12 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,360 | +18% above national |
| 13 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,360 | +16% above national |
| 14 | Ocala, FL | $53,040 | +11% above national |
| 15 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $52,230 | +10% above national |
| 16 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,990 | +9% above national |
| 17 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,140 | +5% above national |
| 18 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $49,910 | +5% above national |
| 19 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,660 | +4% above national |
| 20 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $49,660 | +4% above national |
| 21 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,410 | +4% above national |
| 22 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $49,340 | +4% above national |
| 23 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,100 | +3% above national |
| 24 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $49,070 | +3% above national |
| 25 | Jackson, MS | $48,760 | +2% above national |
| 26 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $48,670 | +2% above national |
| 27 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $48,520 | +2% above national |
| 28 | Reno, NV | $48,150 | +1% above national |
| 29 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,120 | +1% above national |
| 30 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,920 | +1% above national |
| 31 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,890 | +1% above national |
| 32 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $47,860 | same as national |
| 33 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,830 | same as national |
| 34 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,710 | same as national |
| 35 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $47,670 | same as national |
| 36 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,600 | same as national |
| 37 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $47,520 | same as national |
| 38 | Madison, WI | $47,470 | same as national |
| 39 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,410 | same as national |
| 40 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $47,330 | 1% below national |
| 41 | Akron, OH | $47,320 | 1% below national |
| 42 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,290 | 1% below national |
| 43 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,140 | 1% below national |
| 44 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $47,100 | 1% below national |
| 45 | Springfield, MO | $47,060 | 1% below national |
| 46 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $46,550 | 2% below national |
| 47 | Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46,460 | 2% below national |
| 48 | Baton Rouge, LA | $46,320 | 3% below national |
| 49 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $46,290 | 3% below national |
| 50 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,200 | 3% below national |
| 51 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,180 | 3% below national |
| 52 | Columbia, SC | $46,170 | 3% below national |
| 53 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $46,160 | 3% below national |
| 54 | Birmingham, AL | $46,150 | 3% below national |
| 55 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $46,060 | 3% below national |
| 56 | Rochester, NY | $45,700 | 4% below national |
| 57 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,530 | 4% below national |
| 58 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $45,180 | 5% below national |
| 59 | Fresno, CA | $45,040 | 5% below national |
| 60 | Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $45,000 | 6% below national |
| 61 | Amarillo, TX | $44,490 | 7% below national |
| 62 | Oklahoma City, OK | $44,420 | 7% below national |
| 63 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $44,200 | 7% below national |
| 64 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $43,550 | 9% below national |
| 65 | Lubbock, TX | $43,470 | 9% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $59,550/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Connecticut leads at $63,880/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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