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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Wisconsin

Want to work as an Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Wisconsin? Here’s what the data says. Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

What do Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Make in Wisconsin?

For automotive glass installers and repairers working in Wisconsin, wages run about $48,410 per year (or about $23.28/hour).Annual wages span from $39,780 at the 10th percentile to $61,670 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$39,780	$19.13
25th percentile	$46,100	$22.16
Median (50th)	$48,410	$23.28
75th percentile	$55,020	$26.45
90th percentile	$61,670	$29.65

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Wisconsin relative to the national average — is 0.73, indicating fewer automotive glass installers and repairers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, automotive glass installers and repairers earn a median of $76,815 per year ($36.93/hour), below the Wisconsin median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 373,123 automotive glass installers and repairers nationwide. In Wisconsin alone, approximately 260 people work in this role. That’s in line with the typical state median of 260.

Top States for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Employment

View the states that employ the most automotive glass installers and repairers work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	2,340
California	2,240
Florida	1,790
North Carolina	790
New York	720
Arizona	700
Michigan	670
Washington	640
Colorado	610
Ohio	560
Pennsylvania	430
Georgia	430
Illinois	410
Missouri	410
Indiana	360
Louisiana	360
South Carolina	360
Maryland	320
Alabama	320
Minnesota	310

Highest-Paying States for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

The highest-paying states for automotive glass installers and repairers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Connecticut	$62,480
North Carolina	$61,440
Minnesota	$61,270
New Jersey	$60,010
Massachusetts	$56,750
Washington	$55,750
New York	$55,650
Ohio	$54,380
West Virginia	$51,290
Michigan	$51,120

Skills

Key automotive glass installers and repairers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for automotive glass installers and repairers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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.
• Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, or other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.
• Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.
• Remove moldings, clips, windshield wipers, screws, bolts, and inside A-pillar moldings and lower headliners in preparation for installation or repair work.
• Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.

Work Activities

• Performing General Physical Activities
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Getting Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Thinking Creatively
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Windows

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Related Careers

Careers similar to automotive glass installers and repairers include:

• Glaziers
• Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
• Insulation Workers, Mechanical
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Also Known As

Auto Glass Repair Specialist (Automotive Glass Repair Specialist), Auto Services Glass Installer (Automotive Services Glass Installer), Auto Technician, Automobile Installer, Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Mechanic (Auto Glass Mechanic), Automotive Glass Specialist (Auto Glass Specialist), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier), Automotive Technician, Automotive Tinter, Automotive Window Tinter, Direct Installer, Glass Fitter, Glass Installer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3022.00