Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
National median · BLS
$57,080
▲ +2.96%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$59,720
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
58,480
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Pay range for Glaziers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$37,300
25th
$46,320
Median (50th)
$57,080
75th
$66,610
90th — top pay
$89,790
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Glaziers
BLS projects employment of glaziers to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 3,900 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
59,200 → 60,300
+1,100 jobs
Projected change
+1.9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
3,900
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Apprenticeship
Self-employed
1% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
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Skills needed for Glaziers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Coordination3.0
Critical Thinking3.0
Reading Comprehension3.0
Speaking3.0
Time Management3.0
Active Listening2.9
Complex Problem Solving2.9
Judgment and Decision Making2.9
Operation and Control2.9
Operations Monitoring2.9
Top knowledge areas
Building and Construction4.3
Mechanical3.5
Mathematics3.5
Administration and Management3.5
Design3.4
Customer and Personal Service3.4
Engineering and Technology2.8
English Language2.6
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsAmerican Glazing Software AGS WindowPricerBidMasterD-CALC FACADE 4000Work order software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What glaziers do
Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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