What auto glass should charge in Colorado.
Fair billed labor here runs about $43–$69/hour, about 3% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what automotive glass installers actually earn in Colorado; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should auto glass charge in Colorado?
In Colorado, automotive glass installers earn $21.66–$27.76 per hour (median $23.37, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 3% 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 Colorado runs about $43–$69 per hour. For example, windshield replacement is about $45–$175 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 $43–$69/hr billed.
Before you hire in Colorado
Colorado has no statewide general contractor license — GCs are licensed by city or county. Electricians and plumbers ARE state-licensed through DORA. Check both your municipality and DORA.
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