Glazier salary in Hawaii
Median $38.85 an hour for 280 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2000.
Glazier pay in Hawaii: the full range
Hawaii ranks 2nd of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 2nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $35.32). 280 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.63 – $29.04 | $51,230 – $60,390 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.04 – $48.30 | $60,390 – $100,460 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $48.30 – $50.46 | $100,460 – $104,950 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Hawaii
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $25.05 | $38.92 | $50.35 | 210 | about the same as |
Glazier wages in Hawaii over time
Table
| Year | Hawaii $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $25.10 | $46.93 | $14.32 | — |
| 2001 | $25.17 | $45.76 | $14.68 | — |
| 2002 | $25.61 | $45.83 | $15.20 | — |
| 2003 | $22.43 | $39.25 | $15.53 | 150 |
| 2004 | $24.29 | $41.40 | $15.70 | 190 |
| 2005 | $23.02 | $37.95 | $16.12 | 220 |
| 2006 | $22.64 | $36.15 | $16.64 | 200 |
| 2007 | $19.63 | $30.48 | $16.94 | 250 |
| 2008 | $22.39 | $33.48 | $17.11 | 500 |
| 2009 | $20.30 | $30.46 | $17.11 | 390 |
| 2010 | $22.04 | $32.54 | $17.61 | 300 |
| 2011 | $24.08 | $34.46 | $17.96 | 170 |
| 2012 | $24.98 | $35.03 | $18.08 | 140 |
| 2013 | $27.50 | $38.00 | $18.08 | 210 |
| 2014 | $30.54 | $41.53 | $18.47 | 120 |
| 2015 | $31.16 | $42.32 | $18.96 | — |
| 2016 | $35.59 | $47.74 | $20.16 | 340 |
| 2017 | $34.77 | $45.67 | $20.47 | 380 |
| 2018 | $36.40 | $46.67 | $20.94 | 410 |
| 2019 | $31.38 | $39.52 | $21.46 | 260 |
| 2020 | $31.66 | $39.38 | $22.15 | 240 |
| 2021 | $30.08 | $35.74 | $22.68 | 270 |
| 2022 | $41.50 | $45.65 | $23.42 | 360 |
| 2023 | $44.47 | $46.99 | $24.57 | 280 |
| 2024 | $40.51 | $41.58 | $26.65 | 370 |
| 2025 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $27.44 | 280 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Hawaii changed by -8.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Hawaii
On federally funded construction in Hawaii, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 5 of the 5 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $88.70 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $38.85.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Union PAIN1889-001 2025-07-01 | $48.50 | $40.20 | $88.70 | HI20260001 |
| Honolulu | Union PAIN1889-001 2025-07-01 | $48.50 | $40.20 | $88.70 | HI20260001 |
| Kalawao | Union PAIN1889-001 2025-07-01 | $48.50 | $40.20 | $88.70 | HI20260001 |
| Kauai | Union PAIN1889-001 2025-07-01 | $48.50 | $40.20 | $88.70 | HI20260001 |
| Maui | Union PAIN1889-001 2025-07-01 | $48.50 | $40.20 | $88.70 | HI20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Hawaii prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Hawaii?
The median glazier in Hawaii earned $38.85 an hour ($80,800 a year) in May 2025, 42% above the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $29.04–$48.30; the top 10% earn more than $50.46.
Where does Hawaii rank for glazier pay?
Hawaii ranks 2nd of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $38.85 an hour, and 2nd after adjusting for Hawaii's cost of living (BEA price parity 110.0, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Hawaii?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for glaziers in 5 counties, with a typical package of $88.70 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many glaziers work in Hawaii?
BLS counted 280 glaziers in Hawaii in May 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.19; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii 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.