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Auto Glass Technician
Also called: Auto Glass Installer · Windshield Technician · Mobile Glass Technician · Glass Repair Technician
What auto glass technicians do, what they earn, how long training takes and how to get started, with official BLS pay data and practical, job-level detail.
What does an auto glass technician do?
Automotive glass installers and repairers replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles. The median pay is $47,630 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about A few months on the job, and employment is projected to grow +5.7% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$47,630$22.90/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+5.7%2025–35, faster than average
- Openings per year1,300Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainA few months on the jobTypical program length
- U.S. jobs22,600Employment, 2025
What auto glass technicians do
Auto glass technicians fix cracked and broken vehicle glass. They repair chips, remove and install windshields and side glass, apply urethane adhesives, and recalibrate driver-assist cameras mounted on windshields. Many work in mobile vans at customers’ homes and offices.
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical. BLS projects faster than average growth.
Typical duties
- Repair windshield chips
- Remove damaged glass
- Install windshields and windows
- Apply adhesives
- Calibrate ADAS cameras
- Clean up glass
- Explain safe drive-away times
Work environment and schedule
Technicians work in shops and in mobile vans at customer locations.
Schedule: Full time, sometimes Saturdays.
A day in the life
- Load the mobile van.
- Replace a windshield at a home.
- Repair a chip at an office lot.
- Replace a side window.
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Auto Glass Technician salary
Half of auto glass technicians earned more than $47,630 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $35,390 for the lowest 10% to $70,650 for the top 10%.
Full auto glass technician pay scale and hourly rates →
How to become an auto glass technician
- Finish high school
- Get hired
- Learn installs
- Earn AGSC certification
- Learn calibration
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Step-by-step guide to becoming an auto glass technician →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Glass removal
- Urethane application
- Windshield installation
- Chip repair
- ADAS calibration
People skills
- Precision
- Customer service
- Time management
- Reliability
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Faster-than-average growth
- No degree needed
- Mobile independence
- Quick visible results
Cons
- Outdoor work in weather
- Cuts from glass
- Lifting heavy windshields
- Production pace
Certifications and licenses
- AGSC certification: Auto Glass Safety Council.
- ADAS calibration training: Valued.
- Driver’s license: Required for mobile work.
- Manufacturer adhesive training: Helpful.
Career path
- Helper: Entry.
- Technician: Install.
- Master Technician: Calibration.
- Shop Manager: Lead.
Learn the job before day one
Our Auto Glass Technician training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as replace a windshield safely and repair a windshield chip, safety and how to land your first job.
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Auto Glass Technician FAQ
Is auto glass a growing field?
Yes, BLS projects faster than average growth.
Why is calibration needed?
Driver-assist cameras mount on windshields and must be realigned.
Do I need a degree?
No.
How much does an auto glass technician make?
The median annual wage for auto glass technicians was $47,630 ($22.90 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $35,390 and the highest 10% earned more than $70,650.
How long does it take to become an auto glass technician?
Most people need about A few months on the job of training. A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Do you need a degree to be an auto glass technician?
No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “high school diploma or equivalent” as the typical entry-level education, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 49-3022 (Automotive glass installers and repairers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Automotive glass installers and repairers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.