Glaziers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Median pay: $57,080/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 5,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
• Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
• Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
• Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
• Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
• Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
• Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
• Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.
What's the median pay for Glaziers?
The median pay for Glaziers is $57,080 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Glaziers?
Employment for Glaziers is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Glaziers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Glaziers?
About 5,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.