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Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$32,630($15.69/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$40,010($19.24/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$56,900($27.35/hr)

Ratings

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Job Openings (3/5)
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Job Growth Rate (4/5)
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Experience Level (2/5)
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Common Job Titles

Glass Installer
Commercial Glazier
Glazier
Window Installer
Residential Glazier
Window And Door Installer
Window Covering Installer
Window Tech (Window Technician)
Window Treatment Installer
Window Treatment Specialist
Glazer
Auto Glass Tech (Automobile Glass Technician)
Field Glazier
Glass Technician (Glass Tech)
Glassman
Glazier Worker
Union Glazier
Stained Glass Glazier
Art Glass Setter
Glass Fitter
Glass Glazier
Glass Inserter
Glass Mechanic
Glass Setter
Lead Applier
Leaded Glass Installer
Plate Glass Installer
Stained Glass Installer
Stained Glass Joiner
Window Glass Installer
Window Glazier
Mirror Installer
Window Assembler

Occupation Code

472121 - Glaziers

Pathway

Construction

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Annual Median Wage
$ 40,010
$32,630 $56,900
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing

Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, and other fixtures in buildings.

What do they typically do

Follow blueprints and specifications
Remove any existing glass before installing replacement glass
Cut glass to the specified size and shape
Use measuring tape, plumb lines, and levels to ensure proper fitting
Make or install sashes and moldings for installing glass
Fasten glass into sashes or frames with clips, moldings, or other types of fasteners
Add weather seal or putty around pane edges to seal joints

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +1.2%

Job Openings 147

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Education & Training

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, Other
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License
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Private Training Programs

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Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, and other fixtures in buildings.
What do they typically do
Follow blueprints and specifications
Remove any existing glass before installing replacement glass
Cut glass to the specified size and shape
Use measuring tape, plumb lines, and levels to ensure proper fitting
Make or install sashes and moldings for installing glass
Fasten glass into sashes or frames with clips, moldings, or other types of fasteners
Add weather seal or putty around pane edges to seal joints
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Opening 147
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, Other
More
License
NA
More
Private Training Programs
1058
First Step
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
Next Step
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
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Change 120

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Interests

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Work Place

Glaziers work outdoors with a moderate amount of exposure to the weather or indoors, sometimes without climate control. On a typical workday, workers stand a lot, and use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Workers in this job sometimes work in an enclosed vehicle or type of equipment. To remain healthy in this work setting, people must frequently wear protective or safety equipment. Accuracy is very important in this work. Glaziers' workdays often include face-to-face and telephone discussions. Being able to work well in a group is a very important part of this job. Many glaziers work full time.

Top Skills & Abilities

Reading work-related information
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Using equipment or systems
Talking to others
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Managing your time and the time of other people
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Understanding people's reactions

Knowledge/Specialties

Building and Construction
Mathematics

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.

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