How much does a glazier make?
Answer: A typical glazier in the United States makes $57,080 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 58,000 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
Glazier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $37,300 | $57,080 | $89,790 | about 58,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $100,810 | about 1,000 |
| New Jersey | $70,890 | about 820 |
| Oregon | $70,890 | about 700 |
| Washington | $66,860 | about 1,000 |
| California | $64,040 | about 7,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., apprentices start below fully trained glaziers and earn more as they gain experience. Pay can also vary by employer or industry and location; glaziers who work at heights may qualify for hazard pay.
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 glazier do?
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
What's a typical day like?
A glazier measures and fits glass at a building site, then may help lift a huge pane into place with a crane or suction-cup hoist. Much of the work is outdoors, and tasks change as the project advances.
How to get this job
In the U.S., finish high school or its equivalent, then learn on the job or through a 3- or 4-year apprenticeship; many apprenticeships require you to be at least 18. Some states require a license, which may involve a test and a mix of education and work experience.
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 U.S. glazier interviewed by BLS said he sometimes installs windows 20 stories above the ground.
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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.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/print/glaziers.htm
- www.bls.gov/ooh/Construction-and-Extraction/Glaziers.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2020/interview/print/iwa_glazier.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY