Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pay in California
In California, the median pay for automotive glass installers and repairers is $22.94 an hour ($47,710 a year). About 2,200 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,630). California ranks 22nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for automotive glass installers and repairers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| 25% of workers | $19.94 | $41,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.94 | $47,710 |
| 75% of workers | $28.20 | $58,650 |
| 90% of workers | $34.32 | $71,390 |
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $56,360 | 260 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $55,360 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,710 | 310 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $46,290 | 220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $46,200 | 570 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46,160 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45,530 | 150 |
| Fresno | $45,040 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for automotive glass installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
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