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Also known as: Architectural Glazier, Art Glass Setter, Auto Glass Tech (Automobile Glass Technician), Commercial Glazier
You arrive at the shop before dawn, the fluorescent lights humming. You grab your coffee, check the job schedule for the day, and begin loading the company truck. Your hard hat, safety glasses, and heavy-duty work gloves are essential gear, along with suction cup lifters, glazing compound, and your trusty toolbelt. You confirm the custom-cut glass panels for the first job are securely stacked, ready for transport across the city. Team lead, Marco, gives a quick rundown of the day's tasks.
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+1.9%
US average: +3.5%
3,900
per year (US)
59,200
in 2025 → 60,300 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The outlook for glaziers is stable, with about 3,900 job openings each year through 2035. Employment is projected to grow by 1.9% in the coming decade. Glaziers earn a median annual wage of $57,080. You can advance from an apprentice to a master glazier, or move into roles like construction supervisor or project manager.
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Often before this role
Where it can lead
$57,080
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Installation Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Architectural Technology/Technician
Bachelor • Design & Architecture • 4 years
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Bachelor • Design & Architecture • 4 years
Architecture
Vocational • Design & Architecture • 4 years