Salary Outlook
According to the BLS, glaziers earned a median wage of $37,350 in 2011, or nearly $18 an hour. The best-paid earned a median wage of $69,120, while the lowest-paid earned less than $23,610 in 2011. Salaries for apprentices may be half or even less than what a journeyman makes. Experienced journeymen working on demanding projects can command very attractive salaries. Employment sectors that pay well include local government and nonresidential building construction plus elementary and secondary schools. New York and Chicago have the most jobs for glaziers.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $40,580.00 |
| 2004 | $37,950.00 |
| 2006 | $39,210.00 |
| 2008 | $40,680.00 |
| 2010 | $42,110.00 |
Average Glazier Pay vs. All Construction Jobs
Glazier average pay of $41,620 is higher than construction workers ($34,170), painters ($38,830), and cement masons and concrete finishers ($39,370) but trails electricians ($52,910), plumbers ($51,830), brickmasons ($50,760), and carpenters ($44,330).
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrician | $49,320.00 |
| Carpenter | $40,010.00 |
| Glazier | $37,350.00 |
| Construction Worker | $29,730.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Glaziers
The highest paid in the glazier profession work in the metropolitan areas of San Jose, CA, St. Louis, MO, and Lake County, IL. The Camden, NJ area also pays well, as does the city of Oakland, CA.
San Jose, CA
Average Salary: $66,270 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a glazier working in San Jose, CA is $66,270, which is $28,920 more than the average pay in the profession.
St. Louis, MO
Average Salary: $63,470 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a glazier working in St. Louis, MO is $63,470, which is $26,120 more than the average pay in the profession.
Lake County, IL
Average Salary: $62,540 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a glazier working in Lake County, IL is $62,540, which is $25,190 more than the average pay in the profession.
Camden, NJ
Average Salary: $59,570 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a glazier working in Camden, NJ is $59,570, which is $22,220 more than the average pay in the profession.
Oakland, CA
Average Salary: $59,280 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a glazier working in Oakland, CA is $59,280, which is $21,930 more than the average pay in the profession.
