SOC 49-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Palm Bay, FL is $52,230 per year, 9.7% above the national median of $47,630.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Palm Bay, FL is $52,230 per year, 9.7% above the national median of $47,630. Pay ranges from under $38,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,050 to $62,120.
Ocala leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 214th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $47,050 | −1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $52,230 | +9.7% |
| 75th | $62,120 | +30.4% |
| 90th | $68,370 | +43.5% |
| Mean | $54,340 | +14.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala | $53,040 | 40 | |
| 2 | Miami | $49,910 | 530 | |
| 3 | North Port | $49,660 | 60 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $49,070 | 320 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $47,520 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $52,230 buys what $50,513 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,513US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,230 a year, 9.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,490 to $68,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ocala, at $53,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $52,230, or $25.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,630, so pay in Palm Bay, FL is 9.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Palm Bay, FL earns more than $68,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ocala, at $53,040 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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