Glazier salary in Iowa
Median $27.56 an hour for 430 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Glazier pay in Iowa: the full range
Iowa ranks 25th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 8th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.39). 430 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.73 – $23.13 | $41,040 – $48,110 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.13 – $30.17 | $48,110 – $62,760 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.17 – $34.57 | $62,760 – $71,900 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Iowa
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $22.16 | $30.09 | $39.03 | 180 | 9% above |
| Cedar Rapids | $18.78 | $27.77 | $31.72 | 50 | 1% above |
| Omaha | $18.44 | $24.13 | $37.99 | 250 | 12% below |
Glazier wages in Iowa over time
Table
| Year | Iowa $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.09 | $31.09 | $13.33 | — |
| 2000 | $15.85 | $29.63 | $14.32 | 380 |
| 2001 | $16.51 | $30.01 | $14.68 | 320 |
| 2002 | $16.14 | $28.88 | $15.20 | 530 |
| 2003 | $15.84 | $27.72 | $15.53 | 480 |
| 2004 | $16.67 | $28.41 | $15.70 | 390 |
| 2005 | $15.89 | $26.19 | $16.12 | 360 |
| 2006 | $16.76 | $26.76 | $16.64 | 340 |
| 2007 | $17.12 | $26.58 | $16.94 | 490 |
| 2008 | $17.10 | $25.57 | $17.11 | 530 |
| 2009 | $16.27 | $24.42 | $17.11 | 380 |
| 2010 | $17.20 | $25.39 | $17.61 | 390 |
| 2011 | $19.73 | $28.24 | $17.96 | 360 |
| 2012 | $17.96 | $25.18 | $18.08 | 410 |
| 2013 | $19.08 | $26.37 | $18.08 | 380 |
| 2014 | $20.36 | $27.69 | $18.47 | 400 |
| 2015 | $20.43 | $27.75 | $18.96 | 300 |
| 2016 | $19.48 | $26.13 | $20.16 | 280 |
| 2017 | $19.03 | $24.99 | $20.47 | 390 |
| 2018 | $16.99 | $21.78 | $20.94 | 570 |
| 2019 | $17.37 | $21.87 | $21.46 | 580 |
| 2020 | $18.66 | $23.21 | $22.15 | 540 |
| 2021 | $21.95 | $26.08 | $22.68 | 990 |
| 2022 | $22.40 | $24.64 | $23.42 | 840 |
| 2023 | $25.18 | $26.60 | $24.57 | 660 |
| 2024 | $29.94 | $30.73 | $26.65 | 480 |
| 2025 | $27.56 | $27.56 | $27.44 | 430 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Iowa changed by -0.7% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Iowa
On federally funded construction in Iowa, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 20 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $23.88). 20 of the 20 counties still use a survey rate dated 2016 or earlier (for example Adair County at $23.88). The market median for the state is $27.56.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair | Survey SUIA2016-002 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260029 |
| Adams | Survey SUIA2016-003 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260030 |
| Audubon | Survey SUIA2016-006 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260033 |
| Boone | Survey SUIA2016-007 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260034 |
| Carroll | Survey SUIA2016-008 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260035 |
| Cass | Survey SUIA2016-033 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260058 |
| Clarke | Survey SUIA2016-033 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260058 |
| Crawford | Survey SUIA2016-012 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260039 |
| Decatur | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Fremont | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Greene | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Lucas | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Monona | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Montgomery | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Page | Survey SUIA2016-024 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260051 |
| Ringgold | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Shelby | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Taylor | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
| Union | Survey SUIA2016-027 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260054 |
| Wayne | Survey SUIA2016-035 2016-07-19 | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 | IA20260060 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Iowa prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Iowa?
The median glazier in Iowa earned $27.56 an hour ($57,330 a year) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $23.13–$30.17; the top 10% earn more than $34.57.
Where does Iowa rank for glazier pay?
Iowa ranks 25th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $27.56 an hour, and 8th after adjusting for Iowa's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.8, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Iowa?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most Iowa counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in Iowa?
BLS counted 430 glaziers in Iowa in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.73; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa 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.