Glazier Apprenticeship in Colorado

Wages, programs & career outlook

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.

CO Median Salary
$61,340/yr
+11% vs. national
National Median
$55,440/yr
CO Employment
1,880
Glaziers employed
CO Sponsors
2
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
3.3%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
5,100
Nationally, per yr

Glazier Apprenticeship in Colorado: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered glazier apprenticeship in Colorado combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Colorado pay vs. national

Median glazier wages in Colorado are $61,340/year, +11% above the national median of $55,440. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Colorado has 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors for glazier listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.3% job growth for glaziers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 5,100 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Colorado-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Colorado Wage Spread

Annual wages for Glaziers in Colorado across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,290
Median
$61,340
90th pct
$92,920
Middle 50% of workers earn $51,230$78,740

Current Glazier Apprenticeship Openings in Colorado

No glazier apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Colorado. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Glazier Apprenticeship Sponsors in Colorado

2 glazier-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Colorado. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current glazier apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
City Glass Company Colorado Springs El Paso County
Colorado S/W Glaziers/Glassworkers JATC Denver Jefferson County
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Filter by occupation code 47-2121 and state CO for the most relevant results.

Glazier Apprenticeship in Colorado

Colorado has only 2 Glazier-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Glaziers earn in Colorado?
The median annual wage for Glaziers in Colorado is $61,340 as of May 2024. Wages range from $46,290 at the 10th percentile to $92,920 at the 90th percentile.
How long is a Glazier apprenticeship?
The standard Glazier apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Should I do a Glazier apprenticeship or go to trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for a Glazier apprenticeship in Colorado?
Contact one of the 2 Glazier-adjacent registered sponsors in Colorado (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Glazier apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Colorado, a first-year Glazier apprentice might earn around $30,670/yr (roughly half the $61,340 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Glaziers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.