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Glaziers

General Information

Description

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

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit86.16%
  2. Self-employed11.86%
  3. Private, not for profit1.09%
  4. State and local government0.84%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Employment of glaziers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,500 openings for glaziers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of glaziers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,500 openings for glaziers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$47,180

State-by-state Salary

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$88,540
$18,280
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 59%
  • Less than high school 22%
  • Post-secondary certificate 17%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Production and Processing

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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