Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, South Carolina
$53,500 / year
≈ $4,450 per month · $25.72 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $52,500
25th percentile
$46,500Average
$53,50075th percentile
$60,000
$46,500Average
$53,50075th percentile
$60,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Glazier salary by state
Alabama$47,000
Alaska$68,000
Arizona$57,500
Arkansas$44,500
California$77,500
Colorado$67,000
Connecticut$69,500
District of Columbia$76,500
Florida$50,000
Georgia$49,000
Hawaii$82,500
Idaho$61,500
Illinois$77,000
Indiana$62,000
Iowa$58,500
Kansas$54,000
Kentucky$53,000
Louisiana$50,500
Maine$52,000
Maryland$65,500
Massachusetts$94,000
Michigan$58,500
Minnesota$76,000
Mississippi$41,000
Missouri$57,000
Montana$54,000
Nebraska$58,000
Nevada$58,000
New Hampshire$60,000
New Jersey$78,500
New Mexico$48,000
New York$72,000
North Carolina$50,000
North Dakota$60,500
Ohio$60,000
Oklahoma$45,500
Oregon$77,000
Pennsylvania$63,500
Rhode Island$70,500
South Carolina$53,500
South Dakota$50,000
Tennessee$52,500
Texas$49,500
Utah$57,000
Vermont$60,000
Virginia$59,500
Washington$83,000
West Virginia$52,500
Wisconsin$72,000
Wyoming$62,500
About this role
Glazier is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Glaziers do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
- Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
- Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
- Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
- Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
Top skills: Time Management Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Coordination Social Perceptiveness
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Glazier pay by experience level
Entry level$38,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$59,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$69,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$93,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,100
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Glazier salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
44,030 workers
$63,000Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
40,030 workers
$63,500Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
6,920 workers
$58,500Building Material and Supplies Dealers
6,920 workers
$58,500Building Finishing Contractors
3,690 workers
$58,500Construction of Buildings
2,830 workers
$57,500Repair and Maintenance
1,500 workers
$53,500Automotive Repair and Maintenance
1,290 workers
$53,000Nonresidential Building Construction
970 workers
$66,000Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
940 workers
$54,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Glazier pays 5% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Tile and Stone Setters$61,500
Stonemason$63,000
Roofer$60,000
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$64,500
Carpet Installer$59,000
Careers related to Glazier
Carpenter$68,000
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Glazier make?
The average base salary for a Glazier in the United States is $62,000 per year, or about $29.81 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $48,000 and $69,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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