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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Auto Glass Installer (Automotive Glass Installer), Auto Glass Tech (Automotive Glass Technician), Auto Glazier (Automotive Glazier), Flat Glass Installer, Glass Installer, Glass Installer Technician (Glass Installer Tech), Installer, Window Film Installer, Windshield Installer, Windshield Repair Technician (Windshield Repair Tech)

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 1%

    Change

    Ranks #48 in job growth rate
    40

    Job Openings

    Ranks #14 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (50%)
  • Some college, no degree  (21%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (20%)
  • Associate's degree  (6%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (3%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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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, and 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:

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

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 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

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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