Glazier Apprenticeship in Georgia

Wages, programs & career outlook
GA Median Salary
$47,650/yr
-14% vs. national
National Median
$55,440/yr
GA Sponsors
568
Registered programs

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Glaziers in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$31,960
25th %ile
$38,890
Median
$47,650
75th %ile
$56,270
90th %ile
$73,170

Glazier Apprenticeship in Georgia

At $47,650 per year, Glazier wages in Georgia are near the national median of $48,060. Combine that with zero tuition and the effective return exceeds what the raw salary suggests.

The $47,650 median trails the national average by 14%. Georgia is a below-average market for Glazier wages, though placement rates and union presence matter as much as raw pay.

Looking ahead to 2034, Glazier employment should expand by 3.3%. That translates to roughly 5,100 openings annually when you factor in retirements — enough to absorb most apprenticeship completers.

A Glazier apprenticeship runs 4 years at 8,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation in evening or weekend classes.

Finding a Glazier apprenticeship in Georgia starts with a broad search — 568 organizations sponsor registered programs. Community colleges, trade unions, and independent employers all participate.

The earning trajectory in Georgia is solid: a Glazier starting near $31,960/yr can work toward $73,170 at the 90th percentile. The $41,210 progression typically takes 10-15 years of steady advancement.

Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Georgia

568 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Georgia. Contact directly for program availability and application details.

Organization City County
Chumley's Paving & Grading Inc Acworth
Custom Technologies, Inc. Acworth
TCSG- Chattahoochee Technical College Acworth Bartow County
thyssenkrupp Materials NA, CBS Acworth
Republic Services Technical Institute Adairsville Bartow County
Cardinal CT Adel
Heritage House of Virginia, Inc Adel
Laurie Carey Consulting, LLC Adel Cook County
Machine & Tool Manufacturing Adel
DuPont Pine Products, LLC Alapaha
A. West Enterprise, LLC Albany Dougherty County
A. West Enterprises, LLC Albany
Albany Electrical JATC Albany Dougherty County
Albany State University Albany Dougherty County
Aspen Dental- Albany, GA Albany
Dougherty County School System Albany Dougherty County
Dr. William Russell Berry Albany
King Family Dental Care, PC Albany
Mann Dental Care Albany
Metro Power, Inc. Albany Dougherty County
TCSG-Albany Technical College Albany Dougherty County
Vital Smiles Albany
West Albany Dental and Medical Center, LLC Albany
Alma-Bacon County Fire & EMS Alma
BRUNSWICK, GA JAC LOCAL 1169 Alma Bacon County
+ 5 more sponsors in Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Glazier salary in Georgia?
Glaziers in Georgia earn a median salary of $47,650/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $55,440 for the trade.
What is the length of a Glazier apprenticeship program?
Most Glazier apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Glaziers?
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.
What is the job outlook for Glaziers?
The BLS projects 3.3% employment growth for Glaziers through 2034 — steady demand. About 5100 positions open annually through both growth and retirements.
How do I find a Glazier apprenticeship in Georgia?
Contact one of the 568 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Georgia, or visit apprenticeship.gov to search for programs. Local union halls, community colleges, and state apprenticeship agencies are good starting points.
Do Glazier apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Georgia, a first-year Glazier apprentice might earn around $23,825/yr (roughly half the $47,650 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

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