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Will AI replace automotive glass installers and repairers?AI replacement risk 31% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,630
25th–75th pct. $40,110–$59,550
Top pay (est.)
$91,800
Top 10% $70,650
Pay in 5 years
$55,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,400est.
$56,300–$76,000
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
31%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.7%
1,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers? AI replacement risk

31%
Low
Ranked #268 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Key skills

Time Management
3.0
Installation
2.8
Active Listening
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Service Orientation
2.6
Operations Monitoring
2.6
Social Perceptiveness
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Mechanical
3.6
Administrative
3.3
English Language
2.9
Administration and Management
2.9
Education and Training
2.6
Sales and Marketing
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicThinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionStatic StrengthVisualizationFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl Precision

Education of workers

High school diploma
90%
Less than high school
9%
Post-secondary certificate
1%

Training before entry

1–2 years
30%
Up to 1 month
14%
6–12 months
9%
3–6 months
4%
None / short demo
4%

Related work experience

4–6 years
34%
1–2 years
26%
6–12 months
19%
6–8 years
14%
None
5%
3–6 months
1%
2–4 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.