Glaziers in New York
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 In New York the median pay is $61,760 a year, 8% above the national median of $57,080.
$61,760median pay in New York, per year
$51,500–$77,300middle half earn
3,400employed in New York
$57,080U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationTime ManagementActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)Administration and ManagementDesignCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Glaziers.
Licenses and training in New York
Glaziers pay in other states
Massachusetts · $100,810Hawaii · $80,800District of Columbia · $78,390New Jersey · $70,890Oregon · $70,890Washington · $66,860Minnesota · $66,130California · $64,040Connecticut · $63,840Alaska · $63,000
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against glaziers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 47-2121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.