Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for automotive glass installers and repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$65,260
- Connecticut$63,640
- Washington$60,840
- North Carolina$58,020
- North Dakota$57,520
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$35,690
- Oklahoma$39,850
- Georgia$40,070
- Louisiana$42,530
- Iowa$43,930
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $65,260 | $61,040 | $31 | +29.4% | — |
| 2 | Connecticut | $63,640 | $63,880 | $31 | +26.2% | 80 |
| 3 | Washington | $60,840 | $60,630 | $29 | +20.6% | 770 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $58,020 | $60,710 | $28 | +15.1% | 790 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $57,520 | $56,280 | $28 | +14.1% | 40 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $57,020 | $49,410 | $27 | +13.1% | 50 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $56,560 | $58,490 | $27 | +12.2% | 140 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $55,600 | $52,000 | $27 | +10.3% | 70 |
| 9 | New York | $54,740 | $50,240 | $26 | +8.5% | 660 |
| 10 | Alaska | $53,910 | $52,260 | $26 | +6.9% | 40 |
| 11 | Illinois | $53,420 | $48,860 | $26 | +5.9% | 510 |
| 12 | Colorado | $53,270 | $48,610 | $26 | +5.6% | 890 |
| 13 | Ohio | $52,810 | $50,090 | $25 | +4.7% | 860 |
| 14 | Oregon | $52,690 | $57,270 | $25 | +4.5% | 280 |
| 15 | Florida | $52,200 | $48,800 | $25 | +3.5% | 2,030 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $51,460 | $48,350 | $25 | +2% | 510 |
| 17 | Maine | $51,180 | $47,270 | $25 | +1.5% | 60 |
| 18 | California | $50,900 | $47,710 | $24 | +0.9% | 2,200 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $50,860 | $47,800 | $24 | +0.9% | 480 |
| 20 | Arizona | $50,810 | $45,670 | $24 | +0.8% | 730 |
| 21 | Montana | $50,440 | $47,090 | $24 | +0% | 150 |
| 22 | Maryland | $49,310 | $47,350 | $24 | -2.2% | 380 |
| 23 | Utah | $49,290 | $49,310 | $24 | -2.3% | 270 |
| 24 | Nevada | $49,260 | $47,210 | $24 | -2.3% | 190 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $49,040 | $47,060 | $24 | -2.8% | 210 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $48,830 | $45,970 | $23 | -3.2% | 70 |
| 27 | Michigan | $48,760 | $46,860 | $23 | -3.3% | 580 |
| 28 | Indiana | $48,710 | $46,850 | $23 | -3.4% | 320 |
| 29 | Idaho | $48,580 | $48,530 | $23 | -3.7% | 110 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $48,500 | $48,790 | $23 | -3.8% | 300 |
| 31 | Missouri | $48,040 | $47,060 | $23 | -4.7% | 580 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $47,770 | $45,980 | $23 | -5.3% | 180 |
| 33 | Virginia | $47,410 | $47,730 | $23 | -6% | 650 |
| 34 | Alabama | $47,250 | $46,340 | $23 | -6.3% | 380 |
| 35 | Texas | $46,940 | $46,550 | $23 | -6.9% | 2,220 |
| 36 | Kansas | $46,520 | $39,900 | $22 | -7.8% | 60 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $45,750 | $45,180 | $22 | -9.3% | 190 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $45,640 | $46,630 | $22 | -9.5% | 70 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $45,570 | $38,420 | $22 | -9.6% | 270 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $44,930 | $46,180 | $22 | -10.9% | 440 |
| 41 | Iowa | $43,930 | $45,520 | $21 | -12.9% | 110 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $42,530 | $41,620 | $20 | -15.7% | 370 |
| 43 | Georgia | $40,070 | $36,430 | $19 | -20.5% | 520 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $39,850 | $41,350 | $19 | -21% | 150 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $35,690 | $37,470 | $17 | -29.2% | 150 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 65 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $65,190 | $59,520 | 60 |
| 2 | Fayetteville, NC | $62,500 | $57,580 | 60 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,490 | $64,980 | 340 |
| 4 | Columbus, OH | $61,900 | $54,960 | 480 |
| 5 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $60,530 | $58,960 | 40 |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $60,160 | $54,920 | 150 |
| 7 | Bellingham, WA | $60,030 | $57,400 | 30 |
| 8 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,810 | $57,820 | 190 |
| 9 | Yakima, WA | $58,850 | $56,480 | 40 |
| 10 | Wilmington, NC | $57,520 | $54,430 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing automotive glass installers and repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $50,130 | $54,270 | 220 |
| 2 | Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance | $49,910 | $50,010 | — |
| 3 | Repair and Maintenance | $47,750 | $50,600 | 18,060 |
| 4 | Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $47,750 | $50,600 | 18,060 |
| 5 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $47,750 | $50,600 | 18,060 |
| 6 | Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair | $47,650 | $50,570 | 17,350 |
| 7 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $47,630 | $50,430 | 20,310 |
| 8 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $47,630 | $50,430 | 20,310 |
| 9 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $46,950 | $48,620 | 40 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $46,860 | $51,390 | 590 |
| 11 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $46,450 | $51,130 | 610 |
| 12 | Automobile Dealers | $46,110 | $50,500 | 570 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do automotive glass installers and repairers make in the U.S.?
The median automotive glass installers and repairers salary in the United States is $47,630 per year (mean $50,430), and about 80% earn between $35,390 and $70,650.
How much do automotive glass installers and repairers make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,430 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays automotive glass installers and repairers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for automotive glass installers and repairers at $65,260 per year (median $61,040).
What is the job outlook for automotive glass installers and repairers?
Employment is projected to change +3.6% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,400 openings per year.