Glaziers are skilled tradespeople who measure, cut, fit, and install glass in a variety of settings, including windows, doors, and other structural applications.
Wages
Hourly Wage: $43.13
Hourly Benefits: $26.50 + additional benefits**
Glaziers typically perform two main types of work. The most common involves installing glass in windows and doors. The second involves structural glass installation, which is used decoratively in ceilings, walls, building facades, and partitions.
Working Conditions
Glaziers may work alone on smaller projects but often work in teams on larger jobs, especially when handling large or heavy glass panels. The work involves frequent lifting, carrying, and climbing.
Aptitude and Interest
Successful glaziers are patient and detail-oriented. Good manual dexterity is essential, as well as the ability to accurately align materials by sight.
Training
Becoming a skilled glazier requires hands-on training, which may include:
- On-the-job training
- Employer-sponsored training programs
- Trade or vocational/technical school instruction
- Training programs sponsored by labor or management
- Registered apprenticeship programs combining classroom and field experience
- A combination of these approaches
Formal training programs are generally considered to provide more comprehensive skill development.
Recommended High School Courses
Students interested in this trade should consider general mathematics, blueprint reading, and general shop.
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**Wage and compensation information based on CT Department of Labor data reported as of July 1, 2025.
***Apprentices are paid on a graduated scale as their skill and experience increases.