Glazier salary in North Carolina
Median $22.20 an hour for 840 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Glazier pay in North Carolina: the full range
North Carolina ranks 45th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 47th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.54). 840 glaziers work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.6× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.92 – $19.56 | $37,270 – $40,690 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.56 – $26.61 | $40,690 – $55,340 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $26.61 – $29.25 | $55,340 – $60,830 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in North Carolina
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $20.56 | $27.88 | $28.48 | $31.58 | 140 | 26% above |
| Charlotte | $18.49 | $23.20 | $23.84 | $34.36 | 260 | 5% above |
| Durham | $18.75 | $22.73 | $23.29 | $30.30 | 70 | 2% above |
| Asheville | $18.49 | $22.67 | $23.49 | $30.67 | 50 | 2% above |
| Raleigh | $18.61 | $22.62 | $23.03 | $29.25 | 120 | 2% above |
| Wilmington | $18.08 | $22.12 | $22.95 | $28.40 | 60 | about the same as |
| Greensboro | $17.83 | $21.75 | $23.41 | $30.52 | 50 | 2% below |
| Greenville | $16.23 | $19.37 | $21.91 | $23.51 | 30 | 13% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Glazier wages in North Carolina over time
Table
| Year | North Carolina $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.23 | $19.77 | $13.33 | 920 |
| 2000 | $11.92 | $22.29 | $14.32 | 1,640 |
| 2001 | $12.28 | $22.32 | $14.68 | 1,050 |
| 2002 | $12.39 | $22.17 | $15.20 | 1,300 |
| 2003 | $12.88 | $22.54 | $15.53 | 1,420 |
| 2004 | $12.48 | $21.27 | $15.70 | 850 |
| 2005 | $13.28 | $21.89 | $16.12 | 810 |
| 2006 | $13.69 | $21.86 | $16.64 | 1,120 |
| 2007 | $14.47 | $22.47 | $16.94 | 1,080 |
| 2008 | $14.03 | $20.98 | $17.11 | — |
| 2009 | $13.89 | $20.84 | $17.11 | 1,560 |
| 2010 | $13.61 | $20.09 | $17.61 | 1,220 |
| 2011 | $15.28 | $21.87 | $17.96 | 1,060 |
| 2012 | $16.25 | $22.79 | $18.08 | 920 |
| 2013 | $16.55 | $22.87 | $18.08 | 860 |
| 2014 | $16.81 | $22.86 | $18.47 | 780 |
| 2015 | $16.73 | $22.72 | $18.96 | 780 |
| 2016 | $16.71 | $22.41 | $20.16 | 910 |
| 2017 | $16.51 | $21.68 | $20.47 | 1,210 |
| 2018 | $16.54 | $21.21 | $20.94 | 1,480 |
| 2019 | $17.32 | $21.81 | $21.46 | 1,550 |
| 2020 | $17.86 | $22.22 | $22.15 | 1,340 |
| 2021 | $18.23 | $21.66 | $22.68 | 960 |
| 2022 | $19.24 | $21.17 | $23.42 | 910 |
| 2023 | $19.98 | $21.11 | $24.57 | 1,160 |
| 2024 | $21.13 | $21.69 | $26.65 | 970 |
| 2025 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $27.44 | 840 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in North Carolina changed by -2.3% over the last ten years of data and by +1.8% since 2019.
Are there more glazier jobs in North Carolina?
BLS counted 840 glaziers in North Carolina in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 12%. 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 North Carolina
North Carolina's labor market agency projects the number of glaziers in the state to change by +4.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,050 to 1,090, with about 90 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 840 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: North Carolina labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in North Carolina
On federally funded construction in North Carolina, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 18 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $19.03). 15 of the 18 counties still use a survey rate dated 2011 or earlier (for example Bladen County at $19.03). The market median for the state is $22.20.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Cleveland | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Columbus | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Duplin | Survey SUNC2023-004 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260066 |
| Harnett | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Lee | Survey SUNC2023-004 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260066 |
| Lenoir | Survey SUNC2023-004 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260066 |
| Montgomery | Survey SUNC2023-004 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260066 |
| Moore | Survey SUNC2023-004 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260066 |
| Richmond | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Robeson | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Sampson | Survey SUNC2011-039 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260058 |
| Scotland | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Stanly | Survey SUNC2011-040 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260059 |
| Wilson | Survey SUNC2023-002 2011-08-26 | $18.16 | $0.87 | $19.03 | NC20260063 |
| Guilford | Survey SUNC2018-006 2023-08-08 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | NC20260006 |
| Randolph | Survey SUNC2018-024 2023-08-08 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | NC20260127 |
| Rockingham | Survey SUNC2018-024 2023-08-08 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | NC20260127 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the North Carolina prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in North Carolina?
The median glazier in North Carolina earned $22.20 an hour ($46,170 a year) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $19.56–$26.61; the top 10% earn more than $29.25.
Where does North Carolina rank for glazier pay?
North Carolina ranks 45th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $22.20 an hour, and 47th after adjusting for North Carolina's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.3, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in North Carolina?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most North Carolina counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in North Carolina?
BLS counted 840 glaziers in North Carolina in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.45; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is glazier work growing in North Carolina?
North Carolina's labor market agency projects +4.4% growth for glaziers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,050 to 1,090 jobs.
How many glazier openings a year are there in North Carolina?
North Carolina projects about 90 openings a year for glaziers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 3,900 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina 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.
- State projection: North Carolina labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.