What auto glass should charge in Iowa.
Fair billed labor here runs about $42–$57/hour, about 4% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what automotive glass installers actually earn in Iowa; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should auto glass charge in Iowa?
In Iowa, automotive glass installers earn $20.94–$22.62 per hour (median $21.88, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 4% below the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Iowa runs about $42–$57 per hour. For example, windshield replacement is about $40–$140 in fair labor, before materials.
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Windshield replacement
That assumes a common vehicle without camera recalibration; ADAS recalibration is a legitimate added line on newer cars.
Plus materials: the glass itself varies by OEM vs aftermarket. Ask which one is being quoted.
Typical labor: 1–2.5 hours at $42–$57/hr billed.
Before you hire in Iowa
Contractors must register with the state; plumbing/mechanical trades are licensed through the Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board.
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