SOC 49-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 3 metro areas compared
In Seattle, WA the median wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers reaches $62,490 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Seattle, WA the median wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers reaches $62,490 a year. That is 31.2% more than the national median of $47,630. Pay ranges from under $45,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $91,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,910 to $76,610.
Employment stands at 340, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kennewick records the highest median at $60,530. Of the 693 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 457th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | −3.6% |
| 25th | $47,910 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $62,490 | +31.2% |
| 75th | $76,610 | +60.8% |
| 90th | $91,950 | +93.1% |
| Mean | $64,980 | +36.4% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick | $60,530 | 40 | |
| 2 | Bellingham | $60,030 | 30 | |
| 3 | Yakima | $58,850 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $62,490 buys what $58,402 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,402US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,490 a year, 31.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,910 to $91,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kennewick, at $60,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $62,490, or $30.04 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 Seattle, WA is 31.2% 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 Seattle, WA earns more than $91,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,910 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 Kennewick, at $60,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Seattle, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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