Average salary, compensation, and wages for Glaziers in the United StatesIn 2002, median hourly earnings of glaziers were $15.20. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.56 and $20.53. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.14, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $28.18. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of glaziers in 2002 are shown below:
Glaziers covered by union contracts generally earn more than their nonunion counterparts. Apprentice wage rates usually start at 40 to 50 percent of the rate paid to experienced glaziers and increase as they gain experience in the field. Because glaziers can lose time due to weather conditions and fluctuations in construction activity, their overall earnings may be lower than their hourly wages suggest. Many glaziers employed in construction are members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. More information on Glaziers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Glaziers occupation Number of Glaziers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Glaziers Working conditions for Glaziers Significant points for Glaziers Training requirements for Glaziers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |