How Much Do Glaziers Make?
Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, storefronts, and curtain walls. Official pay data from the BLS May 2025 wage survey.
Median pay
$57,080
per year
Average (mean)
$59,720
per year
Range · 10th–90th
$37,300 – $89,790
bottom to top earners
The median glazier salary is $57,080 per year — 12% above the $50,980 median for all U.S. occupations. About 58,480 people work in this trade nationwide.
Pay by percentile
| Percentile | Annual wage | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,300 | Entry level / lowest-paid areas |
| 25th | $46,320 | Early career |
| 50th — median | $57,080 | The typical worker |
| 75th | $66,610 | Experienced |
| 90th | $89,790 | Top earners / highest-paid areas |
Lifetime earnings potential
At today's median wage, here is what a career as a glazier adds up to (in constant 2025 dollars, before raises or promotions — a conservative floor, not a projection):
| Career length | At the median ($57,080/yr) | In the top 10% ($89,790/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years | $570,800 | $897,900 |
| 20 years | $1,141,600 | $1,795,800 |
| 30 years | $1,712,400 | $2,693,700 |
Reaching the top 10% instead of the median is worth $981,300 over a 30-year career — usually the gap between entry-level work and specialization, licenses, or high-paying states. Compare this trade against any other with the trade comparison tool.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do glaziers make?
- The median annual wage for glaziers is $57,080 (BLS OES, May 2025). The middle 50% earn between $46,320 and $66,610.
- What do the top glaziers earn?
- The top 10% of glaziers earn $89,790 or more per year, while the bottom 10% earn $37,300 or less.
- Is $57,080 good pay?
- It is 12% above the median for all U.S. occupations ($50,980, BLS May 2025).