Glazier salary in Florida
Median $22.61 an hour for 6,370 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
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.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $13.12 – $18.11 | $27,280 – $37,660 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.11 – $28.54 | $37,660 – $59,350 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.54 – $30.39 | $59,350 – $63,200 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $17.86 | $28.26 | $34.46 | 230 | 25% above |
| Cape Coral | $17.66 | $23.45 | $34.84 | 390 | 4% above |
| Jacksonville | $17.55 | $23.25 | $33.26 | 260 | 3% above |
| Gainesville | $17.34 | $23.14 | $31.33 | 70 | 2% above |
| Lakeland | $17.25 | $23.08 | $28.46 | 110 | 2% above |
| Pensacola | $15.37 | $23.06 | $28.47 | 110 | 2% above |
| Tampa | $17.65 | $22.84 | $29.96 | 820 | 1% above |
| Vero Beach | $13.00 | $22.78 | $29.76 | 60 | 1% above |
| Orlando | $17.37 | $22.72 | $30.28 | 650 | about the same as |
| Sarasota | $13.00 | $22.69 | $30.79 | 410 | about the same as |
| Panama City | $17.23 | $22.69 | $31.12 | 60 | about the same as |
| Miami | $13.00 | $21.36 | $29.99 | 2,330 | 6% below |
| Palm Bay | $13.00 | $20.00 | $34.31 | 130 | 12% below |
| Ocala | $15.39 | $19.52 | $28.97 | 60 | 14% below |
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.
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 2026-09-28. 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).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida 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.