Glaziers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for glazierss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $59,720 ≈ $29/hr
National median salary $57,080
Total employment 58,480 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 5,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 60,500 → 62,500 (+2,000)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$90,890
- Washington$80,230
- Hawaii$79,630
- New Jersey$75,720
- California$75,020
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$39,410
- Arkansas$43,030
- Oklahoma$43,750
- Alabama$45,200
- New Mexico$46,250
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $90,890 | $100,810 | $44 | +52.2% | 1,080 |
| 2 | Washington | $80,230 | $66,860 | $39 | +34.3% | 1,460 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $79,630 | $80,800 | $38 | +33.3% | 280 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $75,720 | $70,890 | $36 | +26.8% | 820 |
| 5 | California | $75,020 | $64,040 | $36 | +25.6% | 7,020 |
| 6 | Oregon | $74,280 | $70,890 | $36 | +24.4% | 700 |
| 7 | Illinois | $74,200 | $61,840 | $36 | +24.2% | 1,410 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $73,890 | $78,390 | $36 | +23.7% | 200 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $73,470 | $66,130 | $35 | +23% | 460 |
| 10 | New York | $69,520 | $61,760 | $33 | +16.4% | 3,400 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $69,330 | $62,400 | $33 | +16.1% | 580 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $68,080 | $61,650 | $33 | +14% | 150 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $67,220 | $63,840 | $32 | +12.6% | 690 |
| 14 | Alaska | $65,520 | $63,000 | $32 | +9.7% | 270 |
| 15 | Colorado | $64,630 | $62,340 | $31 | +8.2% | 2,040 |
| 16 | Maryland | $63,120 | $59,890 | $30 | +5.7% | 1,820 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $61,470 | $58,810 | $30 | +2.9% | 1,510 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $60,180 | $55,030 | $29 | +0.8% | 70 |
| 19 | Indiana | $59,840 | $60,210 | $29 | +0.2% | 1,270 |
| 20 | Idaho | $59,440 | $59,850 | $29 | -0.5% | 580 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $58,250 | $61,800 | $28 | -2.5% | 80 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $57,910 | $58,850 | $28 | -3% | 150 |
| 23 | Vermont | $57,890 | $60,390 | $28 | -3.1% | 110 |
| 24 | Ohio | $57,770 | $60,200 | $28 | -3.3% | 1,670 |
| 25 | Virginia | $57,320 | $59,260 | $28 | -4% | 890 |
| 26 | Michigan | $56,670 | $52,770 | $27 | -5.1% | 2,040 |
| 27 | Iowa | $56,410 | $57,330 | $27 | -5.5% | 430 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $56,140 | $50,190 | $27 | -6% | 440 |
| 29 | Nevada | $55,990 | $49,490 | $27 | -6.2% | 730 |
| 30 | Arizona | $55,660 | $56,560 | $27 | -6.8% | 2,370 |
| 31 | Missouri | $55,160 | $51,430 | $27 | -7.6% | 630 |
| 32 | Utah | $54,850 | $51,470 | $26 | -8.2% | 990 |
| 33 | Kansas | $52,400 | $47,090 | $25 | -12.3% | 440 |
| 34 | Montana | $52,300 | $49,360 | $25 | -12.4% | 410 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $51,820 | $50,650 | $25 | -13.2% | 740 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $51,170 | $49,110 | $25 | -14.3% | 570 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $50,760 | $48,610 | $24 | -15% | 880 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $50,550 | $49,810 | $24 | -15.4% | 140 |
| 39 | Maine | $50,250 | $47,770 | $24 | -15.9% | 150 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $48,800 | $47,150 | $23 | -18.3% | 610 |
| 41 | Florida | $48,500 | $47,030 | $23 | -18.8% | 6,370 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $48,370 | $47,140 | $23 | -19% | 220 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $48,240 | $46,170 | $23 | -19.2% | 840 |
| 44 | Texas | $47,630 | $47,730 | $23 | -20.2% | 5,850 |
| 45 | Georgia | $47,450 | $43,340 | $23 | -20.5% | 2,530 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $46,250 | $46,940 | $22 | -22.6% | 380 |
| 47 | Alabama | $45,200 | $45,520 | $22 | -24.3% | 260 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $43,750 | $45,380 | $21 | -26.7% | 430 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $43,030 | $44,700 | $21 | -27.9% | 480 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,410 | $36,750 | $19 | -34% | 820 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 196 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,610 | $96,030 | 780 |
| 2 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $91,870 | $93,060 | 70 |
| 3 | Springfield, MA | $83,420 | $80,370 | 90 |
| 4 | Madison, WI | $82,480 | $79,320 | 110 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82,420 | $89,900 | 350 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $80,940 | $81,210 | 210 |
| 7 | Worcester, MA | $78,820 | $82,120 | 90 |
| 8 | Salem, OR | $78,420 | $81,800 | 160 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,610 | $86,220 | 900 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,550 | $84,280 | 1,080 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing glazierss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $102,770 | $87,160 | 50 |
| 2 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $102,770 | $87,160 | 50 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $95,110 | $93,840 | 60 |
| 4 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $95,110 | $93,840 | 60 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $95,110 | $93,840 | 60 |
| 6 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $83,610 | $76,730 | 40 |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $81,970 | $79,390 | — |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $81,970 | $79,390 | — |
| 9 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $79,590 | $80,130 | 180 |
| 10 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $79,440 | $73,370 | — |
| 11 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $79,440 | $73,370 | — |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $77,580 | $80,000 | 200 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do glaziers make in the U.S.?
The median glaziers salary in the United States is $57,080 per year (mean $59,720), and about 80% earn between $37,300 and $89,790.
How much do glaziers make per hour?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,720 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays glaziers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for glaziers at $90,890 per year (median $100,810).
What is the job outlook for glaziers?
Employment is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 5,100 openings per year.