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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Median Salary
45,320
Job Outlook
+1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

82%

Self-employed

17%

Private not for profit

1%

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,780

10%

$45,320

Median

$55,910

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    89%

  • Less than high school

    9%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.