Glazier Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Glaziers in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$52,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $57,080
State Rank
#28 of 50
2,040 employed here

How much does a Glazier make in Michigan?

A Glazier working in Michigan earns a median salary of $52,770 per year, or about $25.37 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $57,080 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $45,320 while the top 10% make $73,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,480 and $62,180 a year.

Glazier salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,320$21.79
25th percentile (early career)$47,480$22.83
50th percentile (median)$52,770$25.37
75th percentile (experienced)$62,180$29.89
90th percentile (top earners)$73,650$35.41

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 28th out of 50 states and territories for Glazier pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$100,810
2Hawaii$80,800
3District of Columbia$78,390
4New Jersey$70,890
5Oregon$70,890

Working as a Glazier in Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($52,770) 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 Michigan?
The median Glazier salary in Michigan is $52,770 per year, or about $25.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,320 at the entry level to $73,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Glaziers about 8% less than the national median of $57,080. Michigan ranks 28th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Glaziers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,770 a year. About 2,040 Glaziers are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.