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Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Description

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Common Tasks

  • Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
  • Install replacement glass in vehicles.
  • 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.
  • Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $21.05 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $14.96 and $28.71 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $43,771.02 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $31,108.98 and $59,730.05 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 180 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 11.1% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 200.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $20.00 with the median annual salary reaching $43,458.

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