Glazier Apprenticeship
Glaziers install and replace glass in storefronts, high-rise curtain walls, skylights, and residential windows. Precision cutting, framing, and sealing are the core skills — a misaligned pane on a 40-story building is an expensive mistake.
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. Click any state to see registered sponsors and local programs.
| State | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $101,570 | 1,550 |
| Hawaii | $84,260 | 370 |
| Rhode Island | $83,120 | — |
| District of Columbia | $76,320 | — |
| Washington | $68,900 | 1,750 |
| New Jersey | $67,690 | 1,270 |
| Minnesota | $67,160 | 330 |
| California | $65,850 | 7,880 |
| Oregon | $63,240 | 690 |
| Connecticut | $62,540 | 440 |
| Iowa | $62,270 | 480 |
| Colorado | $61,340 | 1,880 |
| Ohio | $61,020 | 1,510 |
| Wisconsin | $60,940 | 500 |
| North Dakota | $60,780 | 180 |
| New York | $60,000 | 2,610 |
| Illinois | $59,990 | 2,180 |
| Alaska | $58,630 | 160 |
| Maryland | $58,520 | 1,350 |
| Virginia | $58,240 | 630 |
| Michigan | $58,100 | 1,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,880 | 1,520 |
| Indiana | $57,710 | 1,050 |
| Nebraska | $57,210 | 430 |
| Nevada | $56,750 | 540 |
| New Hampshire | $54,800 | 210 |
| Maine | $51,360 | 90 |
| Wyoming | $50,980 | 50 |
| Kansas | $50,890 | 540 |
| Utah | $50,640 | 740 |
| Arizona | $50,430 | 2,090 |
| South Dakota | $50,220 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $49,580 | 400 |
| West Virginia | $49,260 | 130 |
| Idaho | $49,150 | 340 |
| Missouri | $48,570 | 920 |
| Montana | $48,460 | — |
| South Carolina | $47,820 | 560 |
| Florida | $47,700 | 5,770 |
| Georgia | $47,650 | — |
| Alabama | $47,220 | 440 |
| Texas | $46,340 | 6,370 |
| New Mexico | $45,950 | 430 |
| Tennessee | $45,610 | 1,070 |
| Oklahoma | $44,730 | 490 |
| Louisiana | $44,520 | 790 |
| North Carolina | $43,950 | 970 |
| Mississippi | $42,990 | 590 |
| Arkansas | $39,130 | 370 |
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.
Prefer Trade School Instead?
Apprenticeships pay from day one, but some people prefer the classroom-first path. Glaziers also come up through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost, and a credential before entering the workforce.
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