Prevailing Wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Prevailing wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers is set by DOL at four experience levels, and the floor shifts significantly depending on where the worksite is located. Whether your offer letter names you an Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), or another variant, the same SOC 49-3022 wage floor applies to any sponsored position.
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Entry-level candidates with limited hands-on glass installation or repair experience, typically under two years. Work is closely supervised, tasks are routine, and the scope covers basic replacement or repair assignments without independent judgment on complex jobs.
Qualified technicians with solid field experience handling a range of windshield and window glass jobs with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, reflecting the typical journeyman installer profile most employers sponsor.
Experienced installers who work independently across complex vehicle types, train junior staff, or handle mobile fleet accounts. Supervision is minimal and the role may involve some quality control or customer-facing problem resolution beyond standard replacement work.
Fully competent senior technicians or lead installers setting workmanship standards, overseeing shop operations, or managing multi-vehicle fleet contracts. This level applies where the role carries supervisory accountability or specialized expertise across a wide range of glass systems.
Prevailing Wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title mismatches on the LCA
Job postings for auto glass roles sometimes use titles like Glazier or Glass Technician that employers file under a different SOC, such as SOC 47-2121 (Glaziers). Confirm your LCA lists SOC 49-3022 to ensure the correct automotive-specific prevailing wage floor applies.
Expect lower floors in southern metros
Markets like Birmingham, AL and McAllen, TX show some of the lowest prevailing wages for auto glass roles nationally. If your offer is in a lower-wage metro, verify the Level 2 floor there rather than assuming the national median applies to your worksite.
Confirm your worksite city before accepting
Mobile auto glass installers who service multiple locations face worksite classification complexity. DOL requires the LCA to list the actual work location, not the employer's headquarters, so a role dispatched daily across a metro can affect which city's wage floor governs your offer.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-3022.00 alongside Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer) Prevailing Wage
Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer) Prevailing Wage
Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer) positions fall under SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician) Prevailing Wage
Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier) Prevailing Wage
Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier) Prevailing Wage
Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Glass Installer Prevailing Wage
Glass Installer Prevailing Wage
Glass Installer positions fall under SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Glass Installer Technician Prevailing Wage
Glass Installer Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Glass Installer Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Glass Technician Prevailing Wage
Glass Technician Prevailing Wage
Glass Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Windshield Installer Prevailing Wage
Windshield Installer Prevailing Wage
Windshield Installer positions fall under SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Windshield Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Windshield Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Windshield Repair Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-3022.00 (Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers?
DOL derives prevailing wages from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 49-3022, the agency calculates four wage levels based on regional earnings distributions. Employers sponsoring an auto glass role must file a Labor Condition Application citing a wage at or above the level that matches the actual duties and supervision structure of the offered position.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL's four levels reflect increasing skill and independence. Level 1 covers entry-level, closely supervised work. Level 2 applies to qualified technicians performing standard installation and repair with moderate oversight, and it covers most sponsored auto glass positions. Level 3 is for experienced installers working independently or training others. Level 4 applies to senior or lead roles with supervisory scope. Compare the duties listed in your offer letter and job description against these definitions to identify your level, then check the OFLC Wage Search for the corresponding floor at your worksite location.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same auto glass role vary so much from city to city?
DOL calculates wages from regional OEWS surveys, so the floor reflects what employers in each metropolitan area actually pay for that occupation. A dense, high-cost market like New York or San Jose produces a higher survey average than a smaller southern market like Birmingham. Because the LCA must list the actual worksite address, the wage floor that governs your sponsored position is always the one for the metro where you physically perform the work, not where the employer is headquartered.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify a valid LCA if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and experience level. Without a certified LCA, the H-1B or other sponsored visa petition cannot be filed. If an offer is below the floor, the employer must raise the offered wage before filing, or the application will be rejected by USCIS. Accepting work at a sub-prevailing wage on a sponsored visa also exposes the employer to DOL enforcement and back-pay liability.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you look up current DOL prevailing wages by SOC code, wage level, and metropolitan area. Enter SOC 49-3022 and the metro closest to your worksite to see the four level floors. You can also check O*NET for the occupation profile and verify your employer's LCA filing history through OFLC disclosure data. Migrate Mate lists sponsored auto glass positions with employer sponsorship history, which can help you identify which companies are actively filing for this role.
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