Glazier Apprenticeship
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for Glaziers across all experience levels, nationwide.
Glazier Wages by State
Median annual wage for Glaziers by state, sorted highest to lowest.
| State | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $101,570 | +83% | 1,550 | 849 |
| Hawaii | $84,260 | +52% | 370 | 216 |
| Rhode Island | $83,120 | +50% | — | 710 |
| District of Columbia | $76,320 | +38% | — | 145 |
| Washington | $68,900 | +24% | 1,750 | 434 |
| New Jersey | $67,690 | +22% | 1,270 | 2555 |
| Minnesota | $67,160 | +21% | 330 | 495 |
| California | $65,850 | +19% | 7,880 | 1375 |
| Oregon | $63,240 | +14% | 690 | 249 |
| Connecticut | $62,540 | +13% | 440 | 1711 |
| Iowa | $62,270 | +12% | 480 | 1537 |
| Colorado | $61,340 | +11% | 1,880 | 963 |
| Ohio | $61,020 | +10% | 1,510 | 805 |
| Wisconsin | $60,940 | +10% | 500 | 1308 |
| North Dakota | $60,780 | +10% | 180 | 149 |
| New York | $60,000 | +8% | 2,610 | 823 |
| Illinois | $59,990 | +8% | 2,180 | 959 |
| Alaska | $58,630 | +6% | 160 | 341 |
| Maryland | $58,520 | +6% | 1,350 | 695 |
| Virginia | $58,240 | +5% | 630 | 2435 |
| Michigan | $58,100 | +5% | 1,680 | 1559 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,880 | +4% | 1,520 | 1844 |
| Indiana | $57,710 | +4% | 1,050 | 1307 |
| Nebraska | $57,210 | +3% | 430 | 316 |
| Nevada | $56,750 | +2% | 540 | 119 |
| New Hampshire | $54,800 | -1% | 210 | 647 |
| Maine | $51,360 | -7% | 90 | 370 |
| Wyoming | $50,980 | -8% | 50 | 143 |
| Kansas | $50,890 | -8% | 540 | 515 |
| Utah | $50,640 | -9% | 740 | 436 |
| Arizona | $50,430 | -9% | 2,090 | 669 |
| South Dakota | $50,220 | -9% | 140 | 225 |
| Kentucky | $49,580 | -11% | 400 | 642 |
| West Virginia | $49,260 | -11% | 130 | 359 |
| Idaho | $49,150 | -11% | 340 | 491 |
| Missouri | $48,570 | -12% | 920 | 1231 |
| Montana | $48,460 | -13% | — | 776 |
| South Carolina | $47,820 | -14% | 560 | 1114 |
| Florida | $47,700 | -14% | 5,770 | 1447 |
| Georgia | $47,650 | -14% | — | 568 |
| Alabama | $47,220 | -15% | 440 | 664 |
| Texas | $46,340 | -16% | 6,370 | 1964 |
| New Mexico | $45,950 | -17% | 430 | 99 |
| Tennessee | $45,610 | -18% | 1,070 | 802 |
| Oklahoma | $44,730 | -19% | 490 | 249 |
| Louisiana | $44,520 | -20% | 790 | 372 |
| North Carolina | $43,950 | -21% | 970 | 1189 |
| Mississippi | $42,990 | -22% | 590 | 213 |
| Arkansas | $39,130 | -29% | 370 | 404 |
Glazier Apprenticeship Overview
The Glazier trade offers a median salary of $55,440/yr nationally, accessible through a 4-year apprenticeship that pays you while you train. It's one of the clearest earn-while-you-learn propositions in the American labor market.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.3% employment growth for Glaziers through 2034, with approximately 5,100 positions opening annually through both expansion and replacement of retiring workers.
Nationally, wages span from $37,710/yr at the 10th percentile to $98,780/yr at the 90th. Geography drives much of this spread — the same trade can pay 50%+ more in high-cost states compared to rural markets.
Glazier Trade School Programs
Compare apprenticeship with formal trade school training: