Glazier Apprenticeship in Connecticut

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.

CT Median Salary
$62,540/yr
+13% vs. national
National Median
$55,440/yr
CT Employment
440
Glaziers employed
CT Sponsors
17
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 Connecticut: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered glazier apprenticeship in Connecticut 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.

Connecticut pay vs. national

Median glazier wages in Connecticut are $62,540/year, +13% above the national median of $55,440. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Connecticut has 17 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 — Connecticut-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Connecticut Wage Spread

Annual wages for Glaziers in Connecticut across all experience levels.

10th pct
$42,160
Median
$62,540
90th pct
$91,210
Middle 50% of workers earn $47,050$80,020

Current Glazier Apprenticeship Openings in Connecticut

No glazier apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Connecticut. 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 Connecticut

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

Organization City County
Bryant Glass & Shower Doors, LLC Bantam
Kensington Glass & Framing Co., Inc. Berlin
K-Man Glass Corp. Bethel
AA Glass, Inc. Bloomfield
Commercial Glass Bridgeport
Advanced Performance Glass, Inc. East Hartford
Chase Glass Company, Inc. East Hartford
Naugatuck Window & Glass Naugatuck
Ruby Glass Co. Inc. New London
Action Glass Company, Inc. New Milford
Glass Contractors, LLC Sandy Hook
A-1 Glass Company, Inc. South Windsor
Commercial Storefront Services Inc. South Windsor
Franklin Glass & Aluminum Stamford
Plymouth Glass & Mirror, Inc. Thomaston
Trinity Contract Glazing Wolcott
Town and Country Glass Shop, LLC Woodbury
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Glazier Apprenticeship in Connecticut

Program availability in Connecticut is moderate: 17 Glazier-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Glazier salary in Connecticut?
The BLS reports a median wage of $62,540/yr for Glaziers in Connecticut (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Glazier apprenticeship program?
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.
What's the difference between a Glazier apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Glaziers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find a Glazier apprenticeship in Connecticut?
Contact one of the 17 Glazier-adjacent registered sponsors in Connecticut (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Glazier apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $31,270/yr in Connecticut). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the 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.