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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3022
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$47,630
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,100
Proj. Annual Openings
20,310
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Installation
2.Speaking
3.Equipment Selection
4.Active Listening
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Common titles: Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier), Glass Installer, Glass Installer Technician, Glass Technician
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Replace vehicle glass.
- •Paint surfaces or equipment.
- •Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
- •Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
- •Clean workpieces or finished products.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Windows · hotWorkday software · hotEstimating softwareRecordkeeping software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $47,630 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |