Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in California

Is California a good place for you to work as an Automotive Glass Installer or Repairer?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in California is growing faster than average.

• Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Automotive Glass Installer or Repairer Career?

• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician

How Many Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Work in California?

There were approximately 1,660 workers employed as Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in this state in 2018.

There were 1,390 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 270 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 190 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers working in it, which means California has more Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers than average.

Job Projections for California

Jobs for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.6%.

California Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 140 annual job openings, and a total of 1,400 jobs for California Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 2,100 annual jobs and 20,900 total jobs in 2026.

What do Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Make in California?

In 2018 wages for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers ranged from $22,730 to $49,900 with $29,430 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.93 to $23.99. The median hourly rate was $14.15.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.97 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $1.82.

The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top California Metros for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	590	$29,590
Visalia-Porterville, CA	130	$28,790

Top States for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	1,660	$29,430
Texas	1,620	$31,340
New York	1,060	$30,040
Ohio	1,060	$37,240
Florida	990	$35,290
North Carolina	750	$34,260
Pennsylvania	680	$35,130
Massachusetts	600	$43,270
Washington	560	$39,470
Alabama	520	$34,540
South Carolina	510	$35,370
Louisiana	430	$31,900
Illinois	420	$38,500
Maryland	400	$0
Kentucky	380	$35,400
Oregon	360	$32,490
Minnesota	320	$38,380
Indiana	290	$34,310
Idaho	200	$36,560
Wisconsin	180	$38,080

Below are the states where Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$46,590
Massachusetts	$43,270
Nevada	$43,240
Washington	$39,470
North Dakota	$39,090
South Dakota	$38,590
Illinois	$38,500
New Jersey	$38,410
Minnesota	$38,380
Montana	$38,210

Related Careers in California

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	California Employment Total
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	65,210
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	14,100

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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