Glazier salary in Florida
Median $22.61 an hour for 6,370 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Glazier pay in Florida: the full range
Florida ranks 43rd of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 48th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $21.87). 6,370 glaziers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.3× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $13.12 – $18.11 | $27,280 – $37,660 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.11 – $28.54 | $37,660 – $59,350 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $28.54 – $30.39 | $59,350 – $63,200 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $17.86 | $28.26 | $27.38 | $34.46 | 230 | 25% above |
| Cape Coral | $17.66 | $23.45 | $22.92 | $34.84 | 390 | 4% above |
| Jacksonville | $17.55 | $23.25 | $23.37 | $33.26 | 260 | 3% above |
| Gainesville | $17.34 | $23.14 | $23.93 | $31.33 | 70 | 2% above |
| Lakeland | $17.25 | $23.08 | $23.77 | $28.46 | 110 | 2% above |
| Pensacola | $15.37 | $23.06 | $23.60 | $28.47 | 110 | 2% above |
| Tampa | $17.65 | $22.84 | $22.64 | $29.96 | 820 | 1% above |
| Vero Beach | $13.00 | $22.78 | $23.17 | $29.76 | 60 | 1% above |
| Orlando | $17.37 | $22.72 | $22.41 | $30.28 | 650 | about the same as |
| Sarasota | $13.00 | $22.69 | $22.16 | $30.79 | 410 | about the same as |
| Panama City | $17.23 | $22.69 | $23.32 | $31.12 | 60 | about the same as |
| Miami | $13.00 | $21.36 | $18.70 | $29.99 | 2,330 | 6% below |
| Palm Bay | $13.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $34.31 | 130 | 12% below |
| Ocala | $15.39 | $19.52 | $20.50 | $28.97 | 60 | 14% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Glazier wages in Florida over time
Table
| Year | Florida $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.14 | $23.46 | $13.33 | 3,490 |
| 2000 | $10.53 | $19.69 | $14.32 | 3,700 |
| 2001 | $10.68 | $19.41 | $14.68 | 4,450 |
| 2002 | $13.03 | $23.32 | $15.20 | 3,990 |
| 2003 | $12.34 | $21.59 | $15.53 | 3,670 |
| 2004 | $13.84 | $23.59 | $15.70 | 3,370 |
| 2005 | $14.49 | $23.89 | $16.12 | 4,570 |
| 2006 | $14.43 | $23.04 | $16.64 | 5,030 |
| 2007 | $15.44 | $23.97 | $16.94 | 4,470 |
| 2008 | $16.30 | $24.37 | $17.11 | 4,780 |
| 2009 | $16.10 | $24.16 | $17.11 | 3,830 |
| 2010 | $16.39 | $24.20 | $17.61 | 3,140 |
| 2011 | $16.13 | $23.09 | $17.96 | 2,360 |
| 2012 | $16.14 | $22.63 | $18.08 | 2,370 |
| 2013 | $15.98 | $22.08 | $18.08 | 2,880 |
| 2014 | $15.53 | $21.12 | $18.47 | 3,290 |
| 2015 | $16.28 | $22.11 | $18.96 | 3,660 |
| 2016 | $16.69 | $22.39 | $20.16 | 3,910 |
| 2017 | $17.39 | $22.84 | $20.47 | 3,770 |
| 2018 | $17.73 | $22.73 | $20.94 | 4,730 |
| 2019 | $18.76 | $23.62 | $21.46 | 5,930 |
| 2020 | $19.78 | $24.60 | $22.15 | 6,040 |
| 2021 | $19.01 | $22.59 | $22.68 | 4,880 |
| 2022 | $20.00 | $22.00 | $23.42 | 3,980 |
| 2023 | $22.16 | $23.41 | $24.57 | 4,370 |
| 2024 | $22.93 | $23.53 | $26.65 | 5,770 |
| 2025 | $22.61 | $22.61 | $27.44 | 6,370 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Florida changed by +2.2% over the last ten years of data and by -4.3% since 2019.
Are there more glazier jobs in Florida?
Since 1999, the number of glaziers counted in Florida has changed by +82.5%, against +17.8% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +7.4%.
Table
| Year | Florida jobs | Florida index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3,490 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 3,700 | 106 | 93 |
| 2001 | 4,450 | 128 | 95 |
| 2002 | 3,990 | 114 | 95 |
| 2003 | 3,670 | 105 | 93 |
| 2004 | 3,370 | 97 | 87 |
| 2005 | 4,570 | 131 | 99 |
| 2006 | 5,030 | 144 | 105 |
| 2007 | 4,470 | 128 | 102 |
| 2008 | 4,780 | 137 | 104 |
| 2009 | 3,830 | 110 | 94 |
| 2010 | 3,140 | 90 | 82 |
| 2011 | 2,360 | 68 | 84 |
| 2012 | 2,370 | 68 | 85 |
| 2013 | 2,880 | 82 | 89 |
| 2014 | 3,290 | 94 | 86 |
| 2015 | 3,660 | 105 | 89 |
| 2016 | 3,910 | 112 | 95 |
| 2017 | 3,770 | 108 | 95 |
| 2018 | 4,730 | 136 | 103 |
| 2019 | 5,930 | 170 | 106 |
| 2020 | 6,040 | 173 | 105 |
| 2021 | 4,880 | 140 | 106 |
| 2022 | 3,980 | 114 | 104 |
| 2023 | 4,370 | 125 | 108 |
| 2024 | 5,770 | 165 | 115 |
| 2025 | 6,370 | 182 | 118 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for glaziers in Florida
Florida's labor market agency projects the number of glaziers in the state to change by +14.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 6,190 to 7,080, with about 620 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 6,370 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Florida labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Florida
On federally funded construction in Florida, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 2 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $14.00). 2 of the 2 counties still use a survey rate dated 2016 or earlier (for example Escambia County at $14.00). The market median for the state is $22.61.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia | Survey SUFL2014-011 2016-08-16 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | FL20260203 |
| Santa Rosa | Survey SUFL2014-033 2016-08-16 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | FL20260224 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Florida prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Florida?
The median glazier in Florida earned $22.61 an hour ($47,030 a year) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $18.11–$28.54; the top 10% earn more than $30.39.
Where does Florida rank for glazier pay?
Florida ranks 43rd of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $22.61 an hour, and 48th after adjusting for Florida's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Florida?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most Florida counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in Florida?
BLS counted 6,370 glaziers in Florida in May 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.71; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is glazier work growing in Florida?
The BLS employer survey count of glaziers in Florida went from 3,660 in 2015 to 6,370 in 2025, +74.0%, and +7.4% since 2019. Florida's labor market agency projects +14.5% growth for glaziers between 2024 and 2034, from 6,190 to 7,080 jobs.
How many glazier openings a year are there in Florida?
Florida projects about 620 openings a year for glaziers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 3,900 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida and metro areas, SOC 47-2121. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Florida labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.