How much do glaziers make in Arizona in 2026?

Glaziers in Arizona earn a median wage of $56,560 per year, which works out to roughly $27.19 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. That's the midpoint — half of glaziers in the state earn more, half earn less. If you're just starting out or working for a smaller shop, you're more likely sitting near the 25th percentile at $48,680 annually ($23.40/hr). Experienced hands and those with specialty skills tend to land closer to the 75th percentile at $60,150 per year ($28.92/hr).

That spread between the bottom and top quartile is about $11,470 per year. That gap matters. It reflects real differences in experience, the complexity of work you're doing, and the type of employer. A glazier cutting and setting standard residential windows is going to be on the lower end. A glazier handling structural glass, curtain wall systems, or specialty storefronts — the kind of work that goes into commercial high-rises and institutional buildings in Phoenix or Tucson — will command rates closer to or above that 75th percentile figure.

Arizona's construction sector has been active, particularly in the Phoenix metro area, which has seen sustained commercial and industrial development. Glaziers working on large-scale commercial projects in that corridor tend to have more consistent full-year hours, which also affects take-home pay. Seasonal slowdowns are less severe here than in colder states, which means Arizona glaziers often log closer to a true full-time schedule year-round.

No union scale data is available for glaziers in Arizona at this time. In states where union agreements exist, glaziers can negotiate wages and benefits through collective bargaining. In Arizona, most glaziers work under open-shop agreements, so your actual pay will depend heavily on your employer, your skills, and your ability to negotiate directly. If you're working in a non-union shop, it's worth knowing these BLS benchmarks so you're not negotiating blind.

Experience is the clearest driver of where you fall in this range. An apprentice coming out of a training program will typically start below the 25th percentile and work toward the median within three to five years of consistent field work. Specialty certifications — such as those covering fire-rated glass, blast-resistant glazing systems, or advanced curtain wall installation — can push earnings above the 75th percentile mark.

The type of glass work also affects your earning ceiling. Residential glaziers handle windows, shower enclosures, mirrors, and similar work. Commercial glaziers deal with larger panels, aluminum framing systems, sealants under more demanding specs, and often work at height on scaffolding or lifts. The commercial side generally pays more and tends to offer more stable, longer-duration projects.

Arizona's trade workforce also includes glaziers who move between commercial general contractors and specialty glazing subcontractors. Working directly for a glazing subcontractor with a strong commercial portfolio often pays better than working for a general contractor that subcontracts glazing as a secondary trade. If you're looking to push your pay toward the top of these ranges, getting in with a shop that does dedicated commercial glazing work — rather than a jack-of-all-trades outfit — is usually the better path.

All figures on this page come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. These are employer-reported wages and represent the most reliable statewide benchmark available for this trade in Arizona.