Glaziers
Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, storefronts, display cases, and on building surfaces like fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops. They work for construction companies, glass contractors, building maintenance firms, and retail establishments. The job requires measuring, cutting, fitting, and securing glass using various tools and materials.
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A day in the work
A glazier's week involves measuring and marking glass for cutting, operating cutting equipment, and preparing frames and surfaces. Installation tasks include fitting glass panes into frames, applying glazing compound, and securing glass with clips or fasteners. Work may be at ground level or on scaffolding for building fronts. Time is spent both in shops preparing materials and on job sites completing installations.
Who this work suits
Holland code RCA. Realistic work is hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors. Aptly’s interest assessment scores you on the same six scales.
You tend to be practical and detail-oriented, preferring hands-on work with clear standards and procedures. You're comfortable following established methods, working with tools and materials, and taking pride in precise, functional results that meet specifications.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most people in this occupation hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $74,390 | $100,810 | $109,550 | 1,080 |
| Hawaii | $60,390 | $80,800 | $100,460 | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $60,320 | $78,390 | $80,140 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $57,510 | $70,890 | $96,430 | 820 |
| Oregon | $50,750 | $70,890 | $100,550 | 700 |
| Washington | $59,260 | $66,860 | $106,840 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $61,610 | $66,130 | $91,930 | 460 |
| California | $57,590 | $64,040 | $92,040 | 7,020 |
| Connecticut | $57,030 | $63,840 | $79,900 | 690 |
| Alaska | $56,270 | $63,000 | $74,610 | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $51,000 | $62,400 | $91,720 | 580 |
| Colorado | $56,020 | $62,340 | $74,220 | 2,040 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Fenestration Associate — Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
- North American Contractor Certification (NACC) — Administrative Management Systems, Inc.
- Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) — Administrative Management Systems, Inc.
- FenestrationMaster — Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
- InstallationMasters — Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
- Architectural Glass And Metal Technician (AGMT) — Administrative Management Systems, Inc.
Training
Aptly members see WIOA-approved programs, colleges and certificates near them, with completion and earnings data, on every Path plan.
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