Glazier salary in Louisiana
Median $22.67 an hour for 610 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Glazier pay in Louisiana: the full range
Louisiana ranks 40th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 34th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.70). 610 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $15.32 – $18.73 | $31,870 – $38,960 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.73 – $28.47 | $38,960 – $59,210 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.47 – $30.33 | $59,210 – $63,080 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Louisiana
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $15.25 | $23.20 | $30.55 | 110 | 2% above |
| Lake Charles | $14.27 | $23.07 | $30.03 | 40 | 2% above |
| Baton Rouge | $18.13 | $22.67 | $30.00 | 250 | about the same as |
Glazier wages in Louisiana over time
Table
| Year | Louisiana $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.92 | $23.03 | $13.33 | 370 |
| 2000 | $14.66 | $27.41 | $14.32 | 720 |
| 2001 | $14.83 | $26.96 | $14.68 | 500 |
| 2002 | $14.61 | $26.15 | $15.20 | 640 |
| 2003 | $14.24 | $24.92 | $15.53 | 690 |
| 2004 | $12.49 | $21.29 | $15.70 | 570 |
| 2005 | $12.84 | $21.17 | $16.12 | 790 |
| 2006 | $13.50 | $21.56 | $16.64 | 870 |
| 2007 | $14.47 | $22.47 | $16.94 | 800 |
| 2008 | $14.72 | $22.01 | $17.11 | 770 |
| 2009 | $14.73 | $22.10 | $17.11 | 760 |
| 2010 | $14.53 | $21.45 | $17.61 | 600 |
| 2011 | $16.18 | $23.16 | $17.96 | 600 |
| 2012 | $16.88 | $23.67 | $18.08 | 730 |
| 2013 | $16.98 | $23.47 | $18.08 | 700 |
| 2014 | $15.94 | $21.68 | $18.47 | 810 |
| 2015 | $15.92 | $21.62 | $18.96 | 630 |
| 2016 | $16.37 | $21.96 | $20.16 | 560 |
| 2017 | $17.96 | $23.59 | $20.47 | 390 |
| 2018 | $19.01 | $24.37 | $20.94 | 410 |
| 2019 | $19.00 | $23.93 | $21.46 | 430 |
| 2020 | $20.10 | $25.00 | $22.15 | 350 |
| 2021 | $22.55 | $26.79 | $22.68 | 630 |
| 2022 | $21.41 | $23.55 | $23.42 | 1,100 |
| 2023 | $21.07 | $22.26 | $24.57 | 1,010 |
| 2024 | $21.40 | $21.96 | $26.65 | 790 |
| 2025 | $22.67 | $22.67 | $27.44 | 610 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Louisiana changed by +4.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Louisiana
On federally funded construction in Louisiana, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 9 of the 9 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $37.64 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $22.67.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260038 |
| Orleans | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260041 |
| Plaquemines | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260052 |
| St. Bernard | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260043 |
| St. Charles | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260052 |
| St. James | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260052 |
| St. John the Baptist | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260052 |
| St. Tammany | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260044 |
| Tangipahoa | Union PAIN1244-006 2024-09-01 | $25.44 | $12.20 | $37.64 | LA20260045 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Louisiana prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Louisiana?
The median glazier in Louisiana earned $22.67 an hour ($47,150 a year) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $18.73–$28.47; the top 10% earn more than $30.33.
Where does Louisiana rank for glazier pay?
Louisiana ranks 40th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $22.67 an hour, and 34th after adjusting for Louisiana's cost of living (BEA price parity 88.2, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Louisiana?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for glaziers in 9 counties, with a typical package of $37.64 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many glaziers work in Louisiana?
BLS counted 610 glaziers in Louisiana in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.84; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Louisiana 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.