How much does a glazier make?
The median glazier in the United States earns $57,080 per year, about $27.44 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all glaziers earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 47-2121.
Glazier salary range
Pay for glaziers spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $37,300 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $89,790. The average (mean) wage of $59,720 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,300 | $17.93 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| Median (50th) | $57,080 | $27.44 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $66,610 | $32.03 | |
| 90th percentile | $89,790 | $43.17 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for glaziers (SOC 47-2121), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Glazier salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Glaziers earn the most in Massachusetts at $100,810 a year, and the least in Mississippi at $36,750. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $100,810 | 1,080 |
| Hawaii | $80,800 | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $78,390 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $70,890 | 820 |
| Oregon | $70,890 | 700 |
| Washington | $66,860 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $66,130 | 460 |
| California | $64,040 | 7,020 |
| Connecticut | $63,840 | 690 |
| Alaska | $63,000 | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,400 | 580 |
| Colorado | $62,340 | 2,040 |
| Illinois | $61,840 | 1,410 |
| North Dakota | $61,800 | 80 |
| New York | $61,760 | 3,400 |
| Rhode Island | $61,650 | 150 |
| Vermont | $60,390 | 110 |
| Indiana | $60,210 | 1,270 |
| Ohio | $60,200 | 1,670 |
| Maryland | $59,890 | 1,820 |
| Idaho | $59,850 | 580 |
| Virginia | $59,260 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $58,850 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,810 | 1,510 |
| Iowa | $57,330 | 430 |
| Arizona | $56,560 | 2,370 |
| Wyoming | $55,030 | 70 |
| Michigan | $52,770 | 2,040 |
| Utah | $51,470 | 990 |
| Missouri | $51,430 | 630 |
| South Carolina | $50,650 | 740 |
| Nebraska | $50,190 | 440 |
| West Virginia | $49,810 | 140 |
| Nevada | $49,490 | 730 |
| Montana | $49,360 | 410 |
| Kentucky | $49,110 | 570 |
| Tennessee | $48,610 | 880 |
| Maine | $47,770 | 150 |
| Texas | $47,730 | 5,850 |
| Louisiana | $47,150 | 610 |
| South Dakota | $47,140 | 220 |
| Kansas | $47,090 | 440 |
| Florida | $47,030 | 6,370 |
| New Mexico | $46,940 | 380 |
| North Carolina | $46,170 | 840 |
| Alabama | $45,520 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $45,380 | 430 |
| Arkansas | $44,700 | 480 |
| Georgia | $43,340 | 2,530 |
| Mississippi | $36,750 | 820 |
State median wages for glaziers (SOC 47-2121), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for glaziers
The BLS projects employment of glaziers to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035. That is slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 59,200 jobs in 2025 moving toward 60,300 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 3,900 openings a year for glaziers. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become a glazier
The typical entry-level education for glaziers is a high school diploma or equivalent, according to the BLS. New hires typically complete a formal apprenticeship to reach full competency.
A four-year college degree is usually not required to start, which makes this one of the jobs you can enter without a bachelor's degree. See more high paying jobs without a degree .
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much a glazier earns
Experience, licensing, certifications, region, and overtime move these numbers the most. A licensed, experienced worker in a high cost metro or a strong union market lands near the top of the range, while apprentices and workers in rural areas start closer to the bottom.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (Massachusetts, $100,810) and the lowest (Mississippi, $36,750) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 58,480 people work as glaziers in the United States. At $57,080 a year, the job pays above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Glazier salary FAQ
How much does a glazier make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a glazier is $27.44. The middle half of glaziers earn between $22.27 and $32.03 per hour.
What is the highest glazier salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of glaziers earn more than $89,790 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does a glazier make a year?
The median annual salary for a glazier is $57,080. The average (mean) wage of $59,720 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being a glazier a well paid job?
At $57,080 a year, a glazier earns above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 58,480 people work as glaziers in the United States.
Which state pays glaziers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median salary for glaziers at $100,810 a year. Hawaii ($80,800) and District of Columbia ($78,390) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being a glazier a good career?
Employment of glaziers is projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 3,900 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become a glazier?
No. The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for glaziers as a high school diploma or equivalent, so a four-year degree is usually not required to start.
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