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Glaziers in Iowa

Thinking about a career as a Glaziers in Iowa? Here’s what the data says. Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.

What do Glaziers Make in Iowa?

For glaziers working in Iowa, the median annual wage is $62,270 per year (or about $29.94/hour).Annual wages span from $37,010 at the 10th percentile to $77,490 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$37,010	$17.79
25th percentile	$48,590	$23.36
Median (50th)	$62,270	$29.94
75th percentile	$64,620	$31.07
90th percentile	$77,490	$37.25

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Iowa relative to the national average — is 0.83, indicating fewer glaziers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, glaziers earn a median of $58,952 per year ($28.34/hour), above the Iowa median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 288,402 glaziers in the U.S.. In Iowa alone, approximately 480 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 590 glaziers.

Top Iowa Metros for Glaziers

These are the Iowa metros with the most glaziers in Iowa.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	210	$63,810
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	120	$53,410

Top States for Glaziers Employment

These states have the highest employment of glaziers work.

State	Number Employed
California	7,880
Texas	6,370
Florida	5,770
New York	2,610
Illinois	2,180
Arizona	2,090
Colorado	1,880
Washington	1,750
Michigan	1,680
Massachusetts	1,550
Pennsylvania	1,520
Ohio	1,510
Maryland	1,350
New Jersey	1,270
Tennessee	1,070
Indiana	1,050
North Carolina	970
Missouri	920
Louisiana	790
Utah	740

Highest-Paying States for Glaziers

Where glaziers earn the most: glaziers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts	$101,570
Hawaii	$84,260
Rhode Island	$83,120
District of Columbia	$76,320
Washington	$68,900
New Jersey	$67,690
Minnesota	$67,160
California	$65,850
Oregon	$63,240
Connecticut	$62,540

Skills

Top glaziers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for glaziers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, glaziers typically:

• Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
• Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
• Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
• Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
• Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
• Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
• Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
• Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.
• Load and arrange glass or mirrors onto delivery trucks, using suction cups or cranes to lift glass.
• Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
• Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.
• Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Thinking Creatively

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Building Management & Inspection

Related Careers

Careers similar to glaziers include:

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
• Carpenters
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Also Known As

Architectural Glazier, Art Glass Setter, Auto Glass Tech (Automobile Glass Technician), Commercial Glazier, Field Glazier, Glass Fitter, Glass Glazier, Glass Inserter, Glass Installer, Glass Mechanic, Glass Setter, Glass Technician (Glass Tech), Glassman, Glazer, Glazier.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-2121.00