How much does a glazier make?
a year · about $27 an hour
A typical glazier in the United States makes $57,080 a year, about $27 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
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.
Did you know? A U.S. glazier interviewed by BLS said he sometimes installs windows 20 stories above the ground.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $37,300 and $89,790How do you become one?
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.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized
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.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Massachusetts ($100,810), lowest in Mississippi ($36,750).
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Data table and sources
| 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 |
Official definition: Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
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