Glazier Apprenticeship in Maryland

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.

MD Median Salary
$58,520/yr
+6% vs. national
National Median
$55,440/yr
MD Employment
1,350
Glaziers employed
MD 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 Maryland: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered glazier apprenticeship in Maryland 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.

Maryland pay vs. national

Median glazier wages in Maryland are $58,520/year, +6% above the national median of $55,440. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Maryland 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 — Maryland-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Maryland Wage Spread

Annual wages for Glaziers in Maryland across all experience levels.

10th pct
$44,600
Median
$58,520
90th pct
$76,660
Middle 50% of workers earn $47,310$65,200

Current Glazier Apprenticeship Openings in Maryland

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

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

Organization City County
Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. Ijamsville
CHESAPEAKE GLAZING Reisterstown
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Glazier Apprenticeship in Maryland

With 2 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Maryland's Glazier apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Glaziers earn in Maryland?
The median annual wage for Glaziers in Maryland is $58,520 as of May 2024. Wages range from $44,600 at the 10th percentile to $76,660 at the 90th percentile.
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.
Where can I apply for a Glazier apprenticeship in Maryland?
Contact one of the 2 Glazier-adjacent registered sponsors in Maryland (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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $29,260/yr in Maryland). 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.