Kentucky Median
$49,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $57,080
State Rank
#36 of 50
570 employed here
How much does a Glazier make in Kentucky?
Glaziers in Kentucky take home a median of $49,110 annually — roughly $23.61 an hour — which runs 14% below the national median of $57,080.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $39,150 while the top 10% make $59,410 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,170 and $56,800 a year.
Glazier salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,150 | $18.82 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,170 | $22.20 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,110 | $23.61 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,800 | $27.31 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,410 | $28.56 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 36th 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 $66,130California $64,040Connecticut $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 $49,360Tennessee $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 Kentucky
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 Kentucky pay ($49,110) 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 Kentucky?
The median Glazier salary in Kentucky is $49,110 per year, or about $23.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,150 at the entry level to $59,410 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Glaziers about 14% less than the national median of $57,080. Kentucky ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Glaziers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,110 a year. About 570 Glaziers are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Glazier salary report
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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.