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How to become automotive glass installers and repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become automotive glass installers and repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as automotive glass installers and repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.