Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,300
- 25th Percentile — Junior$46,320
- 50th Percentile — Median$57,080
- 75th Percentile — Senior$66,610
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$89,790
The top 10% of Glaziers earn $89,790 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $37,300, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $90,890 | +52.2% |
| Washington | $80,230 | +34.3% |
| Hawaii | $79,630 | +33.3% |
| New Jersey | $75,720 | +26.8% |
| California | $75,020 | +25.6% |
| Oregon | $74,280 | +24.4% |
| Illinois | $74,200 | +24.2% |
| District of Columbia | $73,890 | +23.7% |
| Minnesota | $73,470 | +23.0% |
| New York | $69,520 | +16.4% |
| Wisconsin | $69,330 | +16.1% |
| Rhode Island | $68,080 | +14.0% |
| Connecticut | $67,220 | +12.6% |
| Alaska | $65,520 | +9.7% |
| Colorado | $64,630 | +8.2% |
| Maryland | $63,120 | +5.7% |
| Delaware (est.) | $62,706 | +5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $61,470 | +2.9% |
| Wyoming | $60,180 | +0.8% |
| Indiana | $59,840 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $59,440 | -0.5% |
| North Dakota | $58,250 | -2.5% |
| New Hampshire | $57,910 | -3.0% |
| Vermont | $57,890 | -3.1% |
| Ohio | $57,770 | -3.3% |
| Virginia | $57,320 | -4.0% |
| Michigan | $56,670 | -5.1% |
| Iowa | $56,410 | -5.5% |
| Nebraska | $56,140 | -6.0% |
| Nevada | $55,990 | -6.2% |
| Arizona | $55,660 | -6.8% |
| Missouri | $55,160 | -7.6% |
| Utah | $54,850 | -8.2% |
| Kansas | $52,400 | -12.3% |
| Montana | $52,300 | -12.4% |
| South Carolina | $51,820 | -13.2% |
| Kentucky | $51,170 | -14.3% |
| Tennessee | $50,760 | -15.0% |
| West Virginia | $50,550 | -15.4% |
| Maine | $50,250 | -15.9% |
| Louisiana | $48,800 | -18.3% |
| Florida | $48,500 | -18.8% |
| South Dakota | $48,370 | -19.0% |
| North Carolina | $48,240 | -19.2% |
| Texas | $47,630 | -20.2% |
| Georgia | $47,450 | -20.5% |
| New Mexico | $46,250 | -22.6% |
| Alabama | $45,200 | -24.3% |
| Oklahoma | $43,750 | -26.7% |
| Arkansas | $43,030 | -27.9% |
| Mississippi | $39,410 | -34.0% |
What Factors Affect Glaziers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Glaziers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $90,890, while Mississippi pays $39,410 — a gap of $51,480 per year.
The middle half of Glaziers earn between $46,320 and $66,610 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,300, while the top 10% earn more than $89,790.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Glaziers?
The average salary for Glaziers in the United States is $59,720 per year, with a median of $57,080.
What is the starting salary for Glaziers?
Entry-level Glaziers typically earn between $37,300 and $46,320 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Glaziers the most?
Massachusetts pays Glaziers the most at $90,890 per year on average, followed by Washington ($80,230) and Hawaii ($79,630).
How much do Glaziers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $59,720, Glaziers earn approximately $28.71 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Glaziers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 58,480 Glaziers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $59,720 and a median of $57,080 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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