Median Salary
$57,080
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$89,790
entry level starts ~$37,300
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 58,000 employed
How much does a Glazier make?
Glaziers in the United States bring home a median salary of $57,080 a year, or around $27.44 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $37,300, while the top 10% earn $89,790.
That is $4,310 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Glazier salary range by percentile
Half of all Glaziers earn between $46,320 and $66,610 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,300 | $17.93 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,320 | $22.27 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,080 | $27.44 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $66,610 | $32.02 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,790 | $43.17 |
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Highest-paying states for Glazier
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Massachusetts leads the country for Glazier pay at $100,810 a year, followed by Hawaii ($80,800) and District of Columbia ($78,390). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $36,750 — a gap of $64,060 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Glazier salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $49,360Kentucky $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
Workforce and education
About 58,000 people work as Glaziers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $59,720 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Glazier make in the United States?
The median Glazier salary in the United States is $57,080 per year, or about $27.44 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,300, while the top 10% of earners make $89,790 or more.
How does Glazier pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Glazier median of $57,080 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Glaziers the most?
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for Glaziers, with a median salary of $100,810 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Glazier?
Becoming a Glazier typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Glaziers work in the United States?
About 58,000 people were employed as Glaziers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.