Glazier salary in Arizona
Median $27.19 an hour for 2,370 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Glazier pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 26th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 28th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.00). 2,370 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.16 – $23.41 | $44,020 – $48,680 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.41 – $28.92 | $48,680 – $60,150 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.92 – $33.89 | $60,150 – $70,480 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $22.14 | $27.49 | $33.99 | 2,000 | 1% above |
| Tucson | $17.16 | $23.28 | $29.04 | 170 | 14% below |
Glazier wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.29 | $19.88 | $13.33 | 940 |
| 2000 | $12.19 | $22.79 | $14.32 | 850 |
| 2001 | $12.35 | $22.45 | $14.68 | 780 |
| 2002 | $12.09 | $21.64 | $15.20 | 930 |
| 2003 | $12.07 | $21.12 | $15.53 | — |
| 2004 | $12.05 | $20.54 | $15.70 | 750 |
| 2005 | $14.26 | $23.51 | $16.12 | 1,440 |
| 2006 | $14.35 | $22.92 | $16.64 | 1,740 |
| 2007 | $15.00 | $23.29 | $16.94 | 1,490 |
| 2008 | $12.62 | $18.87 | $17.11 | 1,330 |
| 2009 | $14.41 | $21.62 | $17.11 | — |
| 2010 | $12.97 | $19.15 | $17.61 | — |
| 2011 | $18.77 | $26.86 | $17.96 | 900 |
| 2012 | $17.71 | $24.83 | $18.08 | 560 |
| 2013 | $18.79 | $25.97 | $18.08 | 730 |
| 2014 | $16.77 | $22.81 | $18.47 | 600 |
| 2015 | $16.53 | $22.45 | $18.96 | 600 |
| 2016 | $18.57 | $24.91 | $20.16 | 840 |
| 2017 | $19.24 | $25.27 | $20.47 | 1,030 |
| 2018 | $20.75 | $26.60 | $20.94 | 1,400 |
| 2019 | $20.84 | $26.24 | $21.46 | 1,510 |
| 2020 | $21.51 | $26.76 | $22.15 | 2,530 |
| 2021 | $18.74 | $22.27 | $22.68 | 1,340 |
| 2022 | $22.26 | $24.49 | $23.42 | 1,200 |
| 2023 | $23.47 | $24.80 | $24.57 | 1,790 |
| 2024 | $24.25 | $24.89 | $26.65 | 2,090 |
| 2025 | $27.19 | $27.19 | $27.44 | 2,370 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Arizona changed by +21.1% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 7 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $16.77). 7 of the 7 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Apache County at $16.77). The market median for the state is $27.19.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Survey SUAZ2012-011 2012-05-30 | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 | AZ20260022 |
| Gila | Survey SUAZ2012-013 2012-05-30 | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 | AZ20260024 |
| Greenlee | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 | AZ20260029 |
| Navajo | Survey SUAZ2012-016 2012-05-30 | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 | AZ20260027 |
| Santa Cruz | Survey SUAZ2012-017 2012-05-30 | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 | AZ20260028 |
| Graham | Survey SUAZ2012-014 2012-05-30 | $15.71 | $0.00 | $15.71 | AZ20260025 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Arizona?
The median glazier in Arizona earned $27.19 an hour ($56,560 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $23.41–$28.92; the top 10% earn more than $33.89.
Where does Arizona rank for glazier pay?
Arizona ranks 26th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $27.19 an hour, and 28th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most Arizona counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 2,370 glaziers in Arizona in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.94; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2121.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.