Glazier salary in Arkansas
Median $21.49 an hour for 480 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Glazier pay in Arkansas: the full range
Arkansas ranks 48th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 41st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.73). 480 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $14.71 – $18.12 | $30,600 – $37,700 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.12 – $23.02 | $37,700 – $47,880 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $23.02 – $26.73 | $47,880 – $55,590 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Arkansas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $18.22 | $23.13 | $29.96 | 170 | 8% above |
| Fayetteville | $14.71 | $21.93 | $27.99 | 120 | 2% above |
| Fort Smith | $13.57 | $21.61 | $27.59 | 30 | 1% above |
| Little Rock | $16.87 | $21.49 | $27.70 | 160 | about the same as |
| Hot Springs | $13.31 | $18.27 | $22.40 | 30 | 15% below |
Glazier wages in Arkansas over time
Table
| Year | Arkansas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.99 | $21.24 | $13.33 | 290 |
| 2000 | $7.79 | $14.56 | $14.32 | — |
| 2001 | $7.51 | $13.65 | $14.68 | 320 |
| 2002 | $10.64 | $19.04 | $15.20 | 350 |
| 2003 | $10.19 | $17.83 | $15.53 | 290 |
| 2004 | $11.53 | $19.65 | $15.70 | 130 |
| 2005 | $10.14 | $16.72 | $16.12 | 220 |
| 2006 | $11.91 | $19.02 | $16.64 | 240 |
| 2007 | $12.75 | $19.80 | $16.94 | 330 |
| 2008 | $13.94 | $20.84 | $17.11 | 470 |
| 2009 | $13.83 | $20.75 | $17.11 | 410 |
| 2010 | $14.48 | $21.38 | $17.61 | 310 |
| 2011 | $14.30 | $20.47 | $17.96 | 290 |
| 2012 | $14.31 | $20.07 | $18.08 | 350 |
| 2013 | $14.35 | $19.83 | $18.08 | 340 |
| 2014 | $16.58 | $22.55 | $18.47 | 320 |
| 2015 | $16.93 | $23.00 | $18.96 | 450 |
| 2016 | $16.78 | $22.51 | $20.16 | 400 |
| 2017 | $16.42 | $21.57 | $20.47 | 420 |
| 2018 | $16.34 | $20.95 | $20.94 | 430 |
| 2019 | $16.78 | $21.13 | $21.46 | 390 |
| 2020 | $17.19 | $21.38 | $22.15 | 430 |
| 2021 | $18.19 | $21.61 | $22.68 | 380 |
| 2022 | $17.01 | $18.71 | $23.42 | 430 |
| 2023 | $18.00 | $19.02 | $24.57 | 480 |
| 2024 | $18.81 | $19.30 | $26.65 | 370 |
| 2025 | $21.49 | $21.49 | $27.44 | 480 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Arkansas changed by -6.5% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Arkansas?
The median glazier in Arkansas earned $21.49 an hour ($44,700 a year) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $18.12–$23.02; the top 10% earn more than $26.73.
Where does Arkansas rank for glazier pay?
Arkansas ranks 48th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $21.49 an hour, and 41st after adjusting for Arkansas's cost of living (BEA price parity 86.9, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Arkansas?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most Arkansas counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in Arkansas?
BLS counted 480 glaziers in Arkansas in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.97; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas 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.