What do they do?

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.

Also known as:

Auto Glass Tech (Automobile Glass Technician), Commercial Glazier, Field Glazier, Glass Installer, Glass Technician (Glass Tech), Glassman, Glazer, Glazier, Glazier Worker, Union Glazier, Window Installer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Glaziers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

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  • 6.5%

    Change

    Ranks #37 in job growth rate
    180

    Job Openings

    Ranks #13 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (4%)
  • Associate's degree  (6%)
  • Some college, no degree  (25%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (46%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (18%)

Typical College Majors

Most Popular Majors that prepare Glaziers

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  • #1
    • Degrees Granted

      33
    • Female Students

      0
    • Male Students

      33
    • Median Starting Salary

      $55,200

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
  • Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
  • Install metal structural components.
  • Install wooden structural components.
  • Fabricate parts or components.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Install doors or windows.
  • Cut glass.
  • Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
  • Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Cut metal components for installation.
  • Cut wood components for installation.
  • Trim excess material from installations.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
  • Install building fixtures.
  • Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
  • Select construction materials.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
  • Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
  • Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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