What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier), Automotive Technician, Glass Installer, Glass Installer Technician, Glass Technician, Windshield Installer, Windshield Repair Technician

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 7.6%

    Change

    Ranks #26 in job growth rate
    110

    Job Openings

    Ranks #7 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)
  • Master's degree  (<1%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (3%)
  • Associate's degree  (6%)
  • Some college, no degree  (26%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (50%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (15%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Paint surfaces or equipment.
  • Replace vehicle glass.
  • Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
  • Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Reassemble equipment after repair.
  • Remove parts or components from vehicles.
  • Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
  • Prepare materials for processing.
  • Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
  • Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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