Glazier Apprenticeship in Minnesota

Glaziers in Minnesota earn $67,160/yr at the median — 40% above the $48,060 national average across all occupations. A solid middle-class income that typically comes without student debt.

Minnesota Glaziers earn $67,160/yr — a 21% premium over the $55,440 national median for the trade. Strong union presence or high demand likely drives the spread.

The employment outlook is solid if unspectacular: 3.3% growth projected through 2034 for Glaziers. What matters more than the growth rate is the 5,100 annual openings — mostly from retirements — that keep demand steady.

At just 0.7% of the national Glazier workforce (330 employed), Minnesota has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

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.

Apprenticeship seekers in Minnesota can contact any of 495 registered sponsors. Coverage is solid in metro areas, though rural regions may have fewer options for specific trades.

The 10th-to-90th percentile gap for Glaziers in Minnesota ($40,400 to $102,640) covers $62,240. Moving up that curve comes from years on the job, foreman promotions, and contractor relationships.