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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
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Median pay

$47,260
Median annual pay for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

20,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+700
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Reading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Mechanical
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Public Safety and Security

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Manual Dexterity
  3. 3Multilimb Coordination
  4. 4Static Strength
  5. 5Arm-Hand Steadiness
  6. 6Control Precision

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Stress Tolerance
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Performing General Physical Activities
  2. 2Handling and Moving Objects
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  5. 5Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  6. 6Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Work context

  1. 1Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
  5. 5In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
  • Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
  • Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
  • Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
  • Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
  • Install replacement glass in vehicles.
  • Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
  • Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.

Software and tools

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Sources

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