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How to become fiberglass laminators and fabricatorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,880
25th–75th pct. $39,430–$54,490
Top pay (est.)
$82,900
Top 10% $63,760
Pay in 5 years
$54,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$64,000est.
$55,100–$74,300
Outlook score
53/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
32%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.6%
1,700 openings / yr

How to become fiberglass laminators and fabricators

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 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

Key skills

Monitoring
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Instructing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administration and Management
4.2
Education and Training
4.1
Production and Processing
3.9
Chemistry
3.7
English Language
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Mechanical
3.0
Administrative
3.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Near VisionMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationManual DexterityFlexibility of ClosureExtent Flexibility

Education of workers

High school diploma
46%
Less than high school
43%
Some college
11%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
30%
None / short demo
27%
6–12 months
23%
3–6 months
14%
1–3 months
6%

Related work experience

None
56%
3–6 months
20%
1–2 years
16%
1–3 months
4%
6–12 months
3%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as fiberglass laminators and fabricators

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.