How much does a auto glass repairer make?
Answer: A typical auto glass repairer in the United States makes $47,630 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 20,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Auto glass repairer pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,390 | $47,630 | $70,650 | about 20,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $60,710 | about 790 |
| Washington | $60,630 | about 770 |
| New York | $50,240 | about 660 |
| Ohio | $50,090 | about 860 |
| Illinois | $48,860 | about 510 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., experience and certification can raise pay; a few states require a license. Pay also varies by employer, location, hours worked, and whether a shop adds pay per job. More complex work, such as camera recalibration, may also affect pay.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a auto glass repairer do?
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
What's a typical day like?
They travel to a customer or work in a shop, inspect a crack, and repair it with resin or plan a replacement. They remove damaged glass, clean the frame, seal in new glass, and may recalibrate the car’s camera.
How to get this job
Most U.S. entrants have a high school diploma or GED; some apprenticeship programs require age 18. Trade-school courses help, but shops may train beginners on the job for up to a year; check state license rules and consider certification.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
After a windshield is replaced, some cars need their cameras recalibrated so lane warnings and automatic braking can work properly.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/Installation-Maintenance-and-Repair/Automotive-body-and-glass-re
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3022.00
- agsc.org/understanding-the-importance-of-calibration-what-are-the-facts
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.dws.nm.gov/en-us/Apprenticeship-Programs/Auto-Glass-Technician
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY