How much does a fiberglass worker make?
Answer: A typical fiberglass worker in the United States makes $46,880 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 16,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Fiberglass worker pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $36,910 | $46,880 | $63,760 | about 16,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,410 | about 1,000 |
| New Jersey | $54,080 | about 680 |
| Tennessee | $52,120 | about 590 |
| California | $47,750 | about 850 |
| Florida | $47,140 | about 3,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can differ with experience, skills or credentials, location, and the kind of employer. More complex or specialized work may also pay differently from simpler production tasks.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a fiberglass worker do?
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
What's a typical day like?
They clean a mold, apply resin to fiberglass cloth, and press on layers, rolling out wrinkles and air bubbles. After the part hardens, they trim its edges and check it for flaws.
How to get this job
In the United States, a high school diploma or GED is common, though some jobs may not require one. Workers learn on the job, or through registered apprenticeships such as Composite Technician or Composite Fitter Mechanic.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
A worker may tap a finished fiberglass part to check for hidden bubbles or “dead spots,” instead of relying only on a ruler or a visual check.
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Production jobs that pay a bit moreSources and data
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/51-2051.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes512051.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY