How much do glaziers make in Florida in 2026?

The median glazier in Florida earns $47,030 a year, which works out to $22.61 an hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. That's the midpoint — half of all glaziers in the state earn more, half earn less. If you're just starting out or working in a lower-volume market, expect pay closer to the 25th percentile: $37,660 annually, or roughly $18.11 an hour. Experienced glaziers and those working on larger commercial or curtainwall projects land in the top quarter, at $59,350 a year or about $28.53 an hour. All figures come from BLS OEWS May 2025 data.

The spread between the bottom and top of that range is meaningful. A glazier at the 25th percentile earns about $21,690 less per year than one at the 75th percentile. That gap reflects real differences in experience, specialization, employer size, and the type of work being done. Residential window replacement pays differently than multi-story curtainwall installation on a downtown high-rise.

Florida's construction volume matters here. The state consistently ranks among the busiest for new commercial and residential building, and glaziers follow that work. Markets like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville have concentrated demand for glaziers skilled in storefront systems, insulated glass units, structural glazing, and hurricane-rated assemblies. Coastal projects in particular often require familiarity with impact-resistant glazing standards under Florida Building Code, and that specialized knowledge tends to push pay toward the higher end of the range.

No union scale is currently available for this trade and state in our dataset. Many Florida glaziers work for non-union commercial glass contractors or specialty subcontractors. Pay at those shops can still be competitive, particularly for workers who carry certifications in glass and glazing systems or who have experience with specific product lines.

Hourly versus annual pay is worth thinking through carefully. A glazier earning $22.61 an hour on a 40-hour week grosses about $904 before taxes. Over 52 weeks with no time off, that's $47,070 — essentially the median. But glazing work can be seasonal or project-dependent, especially for contractors tied to new construction. Weeks with overtime push annual earnings up; slow stretches between projects pull them down. Glaziers who land stable positions with large commercial contractors or glass fabricators tend to see more consistent year-round hours.

Breaking into the top quartile typically means mastering more than basic cut-and-set work. Glaziers who can read curtainwall shop drawings, install structural silicone systems, work with aluminum framing on storefronts and entrances, and troubleshoot water infiltration problems on existing buildings command more per hour. The ability to lead a two- or three-person crew without a supervisor on-site is also a factor employers weigh when setting wages above the median.

If you're comparing job offers, focus on the hourly rate and guaranteed weekly hours together. A $25/hr offer with consistent 45-hour weeks outpaces a $27/hr rate where hours regularly fall short of 40. Benefits — health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions — add real dollar value that doesn't show up in the hourly rate alone.

The figures on this page reflect what glaziers across Florida actually earned as reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are not projections or estimates from employer surveys. Use the 25th, median, and 75th percentile numbers as anchors when evaluating where your current pay stands or negotiating a new rate.