Glaziers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$55,440
~$27/hr · ~$4,620/mo
US Jobs
61K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core work of a glazier is highly physical, requiring manual dexterity, strength, and real-time problem-solving in unpredictable construction environments. While AI might assist with peripheral tasks like blueprint analysis or precision measurements, the actual installation, cutting, and securing of glass in the physical world remain well beyond current AI and robotic capabilities.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJBEST VALUE | $97,400 | Below avg (93.9) | $103,711 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $105,400 | Above avg (106.4) | $99,097 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $105,080 | Above avg (110.4) | $95,187 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,800 | Average (98.1) | $88,510 |
| Salem, OR | $86,940 | Average (102.5) | $84,853 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $92,110 | Above avg (111.4) | $82,666 |
| Madison, WI | $79,080 | Below avg (95.9) | $82,432 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $81,000 | Average (101.5) | $79,794 |
| Worcester, MA | $78,000 | Average (103.0) | $75,741 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $61,580 | Below avg (85.9) | $71,693 |
| Toledo, OH | $64,950 | Below avg (90.6) | $71,670 |
| Columbia, MO | $63,350 | Below avg (89.1) | $71,080 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $64,600 | Below avg (92.4) | $69,931 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $78,940 | Above avg (113.1) | $69,822 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $62,140 | Below avg (89.1) | $69,714 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$27/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,620/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)