Glaziers

SOC code 47-2121 · O*NET-SOC 47-2121.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades

Glaziers pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$57,080

a year

Hourly

$27.44

per hour

10th$37,300Median$57,08090th$89,790

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$59,720

$28.71 per hour

Middle 50%

$46,320 – $66,610

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$37,300 – $89,790

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

58,480

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $37,300; $17.93/hr
25th percentile: $46,320; $22.27/hr
Median percentile: $57,080; $27.44/hr
75th percentile: $66,610; $32.03/hr
90th percentile: $89,790; $43.17/hr

Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34

+3%

Growing about as fast as average

60,500

jobs in 2024

62,500

projected for 2034

About 2,000 more jobs

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.

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.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.

How to become a glazier

Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 44% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)44%
Less than a High School Diploma36%
Post-Secondary Certificate12%
Some College Courses8%

Common questions

How much does a glazier earn?

The national median is $57,080 a year. The full range runs from $37,300 at the 10th percentile to $89,790 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a glazier without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Is glazier in demand?

Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 3% between 2024 and 2034 — growing about as fast as average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Reading Comprehension3.0/5
Speaking3.0/5
Critical Thinking3.0/5
Active Listening2.9/5

Knowledge areas

Building and Construction4.3/5
Mechanical3.5/5
Mathematics3.5/5
Administration and Management3.5/5
Design3.4/5
Customer and Personal Service3.4/5
Engineering and Technology2.8/5
Production and Processing2.6/5

Transferable strengths: Coordination, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control.