What auto glass should charge in Washington.
Fair billed labor here runs about $45–$88/hour, about 28% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what automotive glass installers actually earn in Washington; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should auto glass charge in Washington?
In Washington, automotive glass installers earn $22.34–$35.36 per hour (median $29.15, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 28% above 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 Washington runs about $45–$88 per hour. For example, windshield replacement is about $45–$225 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 $45–$88/hr billed.
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