Glazier salary in Montana
Median $23.73 an hour for 410 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Glazier pay in Montana: the full range
Montana ranks 35th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 38th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.08). 410 glaziers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $16.77 – $22.14 | $34,880 – $46,060 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.14 – $29.04 | $46,060 – $60,410 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $29.04 – $33.66 | $60,410 – $70,000 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Montana
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula | $19.48 | $24.18 | $25.08 | $33.85 | 70 | 2% above |
| Billings | $19.28 | $23.85 | $25.51 | $30.09 | 100 | 1% above |
| Great Falls | $16.10 | $18.98 | $19.61 | $27.45 | 50 | 20% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Glazier wages in Montana over time
Table
| Year | Montana $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.92 | $23.03 | $13.33 | 190 |
| 2000 | $12.51 | $23.39 | $14.32 | 150 |
| 2001 | $12.94 | $23.52 | $14.68 | 190 |
| 2002 | $13.27 | $23.75 | $15.20 | 220 |
| 2003 | $13.26 | $23.20 | $15.53 | 190 |
| 2004 | $13.15 | $22.41 | $15.70 | 150 |
| 2005 | $14.50 | $23.90 | $16.12 | 150 |
| 2006 | $15.01 | $23.97 | $16.64 | 180 |
| 2007 | $15.31 | $23.77 | $16.94 | 150 |
| 2008 | $14.64 | $21.89 | $17.11 | 130 |
| 2009 | $15.27 | $22.91 | $17.11 | 110 |
| 2010 | $15.47 | $22.84 | $17.61 | 140 |
| 2011 | $16.14 | $23.10 | $17.96 | 260 |
| 2012 | $16.43 | $23.04 | $18.08 | 250 |
| 2013 | $16.58 | $22.91 | $18.08 | — |
| 2014 | $16.98 | $23.09 | $18.47 | — |
| 2015 | $17.23 | $23.40 | $18.96 | — |
| 2016 | $18.27 | $24.51 | $20.16 | 110 |
| 2017 | $17.40 | $22.85 | $20.47 | — |
| 2018 | $18.97 | $24.32 | $20.94 | — |
| 2019 | $24.66 | $31.05 | $21.46 | 270 |
| 2020 | $26.44 | $32.89 | $22.15 | — |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $22.68 | 190 |
| 2022 | $22.35 | $24.59 | $23.42 | 120 |
| 2023 | $23.00 | $24.30 | $24.57 | 110 |
| 2024 | $23.30 | $23.91 | $26.65 | — |
| 2025 | $23.73 | $23.73 | $27.44 | 410 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Montana changed by +1.4% over the last ten years of data and by -23.6% since 2019.
Are there more glazier jobs in Montana?
BLS counted 410 glaziers in Montana in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 18%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for glaziers in Montana
No state projection is published for glaziers in Montana. Nationally, BLS projects +1.9% growth over 2025-35 with about 3,900 openings a year; the national page has the openings breakdown and every state that does publish a figure.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Montana
On federally funded construction in Montana, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 12 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $20.55). 12 of the 12 counties still use a survey rate dated 2011 or earlier (for example Beaverhead County at $20.55). The market median for the state is $23.73.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead | Survey SUMT2011-001 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260025 |
| Broadwater | Survey SUMT2011-003 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260027 |
| Deer Lodge | Survey SUMT2011-006 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260030 |
| Gallatin | Survey SUMT2011-009 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260033 |
| Granite | Survey SUMT2011-012 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260036 |
| Jefferson | Survey SUMT2011-014 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260038 |
| Lewis and Clark | Survey SUMT2011-016 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260040 |
| Madison | Survey SUMT2011-018 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260042 |
| Meagher | Survey SUMT2011-035 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260059 |
| Park | Survey SUMT2011-021 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260045 |
| Powell | Survey SUMT2011-024 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260048 |
| Silver Bow | Survey SUMT2011-028 2011-01-04 | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 | MT20260052 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Montana prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Montana?
The median glazier in Montana earned $23.73 an hour ($49,360 a year) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $22.14–$29.04; the top 10% earn more than $33.66.
Where does Montana rank for glazier pay?
Montana ranks 35th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $23.73 an hour, and 38th after adjusting for Montana's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.6, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Montana?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most Montana counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in Montana?
BLS counted 410 glaziers in Montana in May 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.15; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana 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 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.