Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer Salary
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers earn a median $47,630 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$47,630
$22.90 per hour
Range
$35,390 – $70,650
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
20,310
across the U.S.
▲0.8%
Pay trend: The median for automotive glass installers and repairers in the U.S. rose from $47,260 (May 2024) to $47,630 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.6%.
What automotive glass installers and repairers do
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.7% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,300
- Self-employed
- 10%
Employment of automotive glass installers and repairers is projected to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,451
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,371Monthly
$1,685Twice a month
$1,556Every 2 weeks
$19.45Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,536
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,953
- Medicare (1.45%)$691
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,451
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,390 | $17.01 | $30,616 |
| 25th percentile | $40,110 | $19.28 | $34,408 |
| Median (50th) | $47,630 | $22.90 | $40,451 |
| 75th percentile | $59,550 | $28.63 | $50,028 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,650 | $33.97 | $58,532 |
Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $63,880 | +2.2% | $51,558 | $43,700 – $79,950 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $61,040 | +1.7% | $49,401 | $49,600 – $86,980 | — |
| North Carolina | $60,710 | −1.2% | $49,047 | $36,080 – $75,810 | 790 |
| Washington | $60,630 | +8.8% | $50,896 | $41,630 – $81,060 | 770 |
| Massachusetts | $58,490 | +3.1% | $46,472 | $39,330 – $83,060 | 140 |
| Oregon | $57,270 | +16.4% | $44,015 | $37,570 – $61,300 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $56,280 | +13.4% | $47,401 | $40,240 – $79,930 | 40 |
| Alaska | $52,260 | +6.4% | $44,171 | $42,030 – $61,710 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $52,000 | +4.5% | $43,962 | $44,630 – $69,560 | 70 |
| New York | $50,240 | −9.7% | $40,432 | $40,340 – $77,160 | 660 |
| Ohio | $50,090 | −7.9% | $41,832 | $35,360 – $71,810 | 860 |
| Hawaii | $49,410 | +1.5% | $39,639 | $47,740 – $77,080 | 50 |
| Utah | $49,310 | +25.5% | $40,548 | $35,460 – $73,260 | 270 |
| Illinois | $48,860 | +1.2% | $39,165 | $37,390 – $77,760 | 510 |
| Florida | $48,800 | +6.5% | $41,391 | $34,550 – $73,420 | 2,030 |
| Wisconsin | $48,790 | +0.8% | $40,017 | $34,000 – $63,450 | 300 |
| Colorado | $48,610 | +4.8% | $39,808 | $39,580 – $73,360 | 890 |
| Idaho | $48,530 | −4.9% | $39,710 | $36,400 – $63,090 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,350 | +1.2% | $39,545 | $36,500 – $61,690 | 510 |
| Minnesota | $47,800 | −22.0% | $38,849 | $38,760 – $69,260 | 480 |
| Virginia | $47,730 | −0.4% | $38,601 | $32,130 – $60,700 | 650 |
| California | $47,710 | +0.5% | $38,983 | $35,600 – $71,390 | 2,200 |
| Maryland | $47,350 | +2.1% | $38,340 | $33,300 – $71,690 | 380 |
| Maine | $47,270 | +8.6% | $38,152 | $41,350 – $64,040 | 60 |
| Nevada | $47,210 | −5.8% | $40,113 | $37,240 – $74,760 | 190 |
| Montana | $47,090 | −0.7% | $38,560 | $41,290 – $72,690 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 | +0.1% | $38,842 | $29,290 – $76,070 | 210 |
| Missouri | $47,060 | +5.3% | $38,718 | $36,660 – $62,130 | 580 |
| Michigan | $46,860 | −8.3% | $38,091 | $34,800 – $65,240 | 580 |
| Indiana | $46,850 | −2.6% | $38,471 | $38,160 – $58,990 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $46,630 | +19.0% | $38,405 | $39,570 – $48,250 | 70 |
| Texas | $46,550 | +2.8% | $39,583 | $34,190 – $61,360 | 2,220 |
| Alabama | $46,340 | +16.0% | $37,362 | $36,810 – $59,500 | 380 |
| South Carolina | $46,180 | +5.5% | $37,672 | $27,040 – $55,960 | 440 |
| Kentucky | $45,980 | +1.6% | $37,633 | $36,790 – $61,310 | 180 |
| Wyoming | $45,970 | −9.4% | $39,117 | $34,650 – $65,110 | 70 |
| Arizona | $45,670 | −0.5% | $37,943 | $38,740 – $67,230 | 730 |
| Iowa | $45,520 | −7.4% | $37,677 | $36,230 – $48,610 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $45,180 | −1.6% | $36,933 | $23,400 – $59,800 | 190 |
| Louisiana | $41,620 | +19.9% | $34,759 | $28,810 – $60,650 | 370 |
| Oklahoma | $41,350 | −6.0% | $34,089 | $28,200 – $53,290 | 150 |
| Kansas | $39,900 | +3.6% | $32,813 | $32,370 – $71,660 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $38,420 | +6.0% | $33,050 | $33,900 – $67,140 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $37,470 | −2.0% | $31,643 | $25,290 – $44,730 | 150 |
| Georgia | $36,430 | −22.1% | $30,184 | $29,760 – $52,290 | 520 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Tire Repairer and Changer | $37,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a automotive glass installer and repairer make?
The national median salary for automotive glass installers and repairers is $47,630 a year ($22.90 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,390 and the top 10% earn over $70,650. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays automotive glass installers and repairers the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $63,880.
How many automotive glass installers and repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 20,310 people work as automotive glass installers and repairers nationwide.