The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Auto body and glass repair shops
- Motor vehicle dealerships
Outlook
Demand for this career is below average. There are more vehicles on the road which may lead to more cracked or otherwise damaged windshields. However, cars have better sensors and safety equipment so the number of accidents may decrease.
Job prospects will be very good for people with formal training and certifications.
Auto Glass Installers (CIS 100249)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
680 Very small |
& |
9.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
81 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
214 Very small |
& |
8.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
8 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
35 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Du Page County |
85 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
16 Very small |
& |
18.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
12 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
44 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| McHenry County |
18 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
19 Very small |
& |
10.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
40 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
12 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
14 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
20 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
27 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
36 Very small |
& |
27.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| United States |
21,900 Very small |
& |
1.4% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
1,700 Very few |