California Median
$64,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $57,080
State Rank
#8 of 50
7,020 employed here
How much does a Glazier make in California?
Glaziers in California take home a median of $64,040 annually — roughly $30.79 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $57,080.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,890 while the top 10% make $121,620 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,590 and $92,040 a year.
Glazier salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,890 | $23.02 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,590 | $27.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $64,040 | $30.79 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $92,040 | $44.25 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $121,620 | $58.47 |
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How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 50 states and territories for Glazier pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Glazier salary in other states
Massachusetts $100,810Hawaii $80,800District of Columbia $78,390New Jersey $70,890Oregon $70,890Washington $66,860Minnesota $66,130Connecticut $63,840Alaska $63,000Wisconsin $62,400Colorado $62,340Illinois $61,840North Dakota $61,800New York $61,760Rhode Island $61,650Vermont $60,390Indiana $60,210Ohio $60,200Maryland $59,890Idaho $59,850Virginia $59,260New Hampshire $58,850Pennsylvania $58,810Iowa $57,330Arizona $56,560Wyoming $55,030Michigan $52,770Utah $51,470Missouri $51,430South Carolina $50,650Nebraska $50,190West Virginia $49,810Nevada $49,490Montana $49,360Kentucky $49,110Tennessee $48,610Maine $47,770Texas $47,730Louisiana $47,150South Dakota $47,140Kansas $47,090Florida $47,030New Mexico $46,940North Carolina $46,170Alabama $45,520Oklahoma $45,380Arkansas $44,700Georgia $43,340Mississippi $36,750
Working as a Glazier in California
Nationally, about 58,000 people work as Glaziers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($64,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Glazier make in California?
The median Glazier salary in California is $64,040 per year, or about $30.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,890 at the entry level to $121,620 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Glaziers about 12% more than the national median of $57,080. California ranks 8th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Glaziers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $64,040 a year. About 7,020 Glaziers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.