Glazier Salary
Glaziers earn a median $57,080 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$57,080
$27.44 per hour
Range
$37,300 – $89,790
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
58,480
across the U.S.
▲3.0%
Pay trend: The median for glaziers in the U.S. rose from $55,440 (May 2024) to $57,080 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.6%.
What glaziers do
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.9% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 3,900
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of glaziers is projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Glazier take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,044
per year · effective tax rate 15.8%
$4,004Monthly
$2,002Twice a month
$1,848Every 2 weeks
$23.10Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,670
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,539
- Medicare (1.45%)$828
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,044
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,300 | $17.93 | $32,151 |
| 25th percentile | $46,320 | $22.27 | $39,398 |
| Median (50th) | $57,080 | $27.44 | $48,044 |
| 75th percentile | $66,610 | $32.02 | $55,690 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,790 | $43.17 | $71,997 |
Best cities for glaziers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $69,480 | $54,554 | $48,466 | 3,030 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $69,480
Glazier salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $100,810 | −0.7% | $74,929 | $62,220 – $110,650 | 1,080 |
| Hawaii | $80,800 | −4.1% | $61,062 | $51,230 – $104,950 | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $78,390 | +2.7% | $60,283 | $60,310 – $82,680 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $70,890 | +4.7% | $56,332 | $42,340 – $110,020 | 820 |
| Oregon | $70,890 | +12.1% | $53,328 | $46,760 – $109,740 | 700 |
| Washington | $66,860 | −3.0% | $55,866 | $46,650 – $131,280 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $66,130 | −1.5% | $52,342 | $51,300 – $101,880 | 460 |
| California | $64,040 | −2.7% | $50,893 | $47,890 – $121,620 | 7,020 |
| Connecticut | $63,840 | +2.1% | $51,528 | $45,500 – $92,180 | 690 |
| Alaska | $63,000 | +7.5% | $52,801 | $48,000 – $75,560 | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,400 | +2.4% | $50,354 | $46,180 – $97,450 | 580 |
| Colorado | $62,340 | +1.6% | $50,236 | $47,290 – $80,770 | 2,040 |
| Illinois | $61,840 | +3.1% | $48,952 | $45,230 – $101,990 | 1,410 |
| North Dakota | $61,800 | +1.7% | $51,836 | $40,360 – $68,280 | 80 |
| New York | $61,760 | +2.9% | $49,066 | $45,080 – $103,730 | 3,400 |
| Rhode Island | $61,650 | −25.8% | $50,021 | $47,500 – $99,570 | 150 |
| Vermont | $60,390 | — | $49,114 | $48,270 – $63,770 | 110 |
| Indiana | $60,210 | +4.3% | $48,812 | $44,820 – $75,360 | 1,270 |
| Ohio | $60,200 | −1.3% | $49,678 | $44,260 – $74,750 | 1,670 |
| Maryland | $59,890 | +2.3% | $47,820 | $45,870 – $78,880 | 1,820 |
| Idaho | $59,850 | +21.8% | $48,206 | $37,770 – $78,730 | 580 |
| Virginia | $59,260 | +1.8% | $47,202 | $39,520 – $72,130 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $58,850 | +7.4% | $49,466 | $38,840 – $73,340 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,810 | +1.6% | $47,628 | $38,680 – $94,270 | 1,510 |
| Iowa | $57,330 | −7.9% | $46,718 | $41,040 – $71,900 | 430 |
| Arizona | $56,560 | +12.2% | $46,421 | $44,020 – $70,480 | 2,370 |
| Wyoming | $55,030 | +7.9% | $46,397 | $52,360 – $76,040 | 70 |
| Michigan | $52,770 | −9.2% | $42,589 | $45,320 – $73,650 | 2,040 |
| Utah | $51,470 | +1.6% | $42,186 | $45,160 – $66,170 | 990 |
| Missouri | $51,430 | +5.9% | $42,024 | $29,510 – $81,400 | 630 |
| South Carolina | $50,650 | +5.9% | $40,995 | $36,990 – $68,530 | 740 |
| Nebraska | $50,190 | −12.3% | $41,104 | $37,460 – $79,020 | 440 |
| West Virginia | $49,810 | +1.1% | $40,690 | $33,420 – $70,910 | 140 |
| Nevada | $49,490 | −12.8% | $41,945 | $44,170 – $74,810 | 730 |
| Montana | $49,360 | +1.9% | $40,278 | $34,880 – $70,000 | 410 |
| Kentucky | $49,110 | −0.9% | $40,039 | $39,150 – $59,410 | 570 |
| Tennessee | $48,610 | +6.6% | $41,238 | $37,240 – $63,120 | 880 |
| Maine | $47,770 | −7.0% | $38,520 | $43,160 – $61,720 | 150 |
| Texas | $47,730 | +3.0% | $40,531 | $35,500 – $59,990 | 5,850 |
| Louisiana | $47,150 | +5.9% | $39,037 | $31,870 – $63,080 | 610 |
| South Dakota | $47,140 | −6.1% | $40,057 | $42,920 – $58,700 | 220 |
| Kansas | $47,090 | −7.5% | $38,189 | $36,830 – $74,480 | 440 |
| Florida | $47,030 | −1.4% | $39,969 | $27,280 – $63,200 | 6,370 |
| New Mexico | $46,940 | +2.2% | $38,845 | $33,380 – $57,140 | 380 |
| North Carolina | $46,170 | +5.1% | $37,944 | $37,270 – $60,830 | 840 |
| Alabama | $45,520 | −3.6% | $36,744 | $32,210 – $62,900 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $45,380 | +1.5% | $37,146 | $30,070 – $54,570 | 430 |
| Arkansas | $44,700 | +14.2% | $36,566 | $30,600 – $55,590 | 480 |
| Georgia | $43,340 | −9.0% | $35,377 | $34,670 – $71,210 | 2,530 |
| Mississippi | $36,750 | −14.5% | $30,971 | $29,680 – $48,830 | 820 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a glazier make?
The national median salary for glaziers is $57,080 a year ($27.44 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300 and the top 10% earn over $89,790. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays glaziers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $100,810. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many glaziers are there in the U.S.?
About 58,480 people work as glaziers nationwide.