Glazier salary in North Carolina
Median $22.20 an hour for 840 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
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.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.92 – $19.56 | $37,270 – $40,690 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.56 – $26.61 | $40,690 – $55,340 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $26.61 – $29.25 | $55,340 – $60,830 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in North Carolina
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $20.56 | $27.88 | $31.58 | 140 | 26% above |
| Charlotte | $18.49 | $23.20 | $34.36 | 260 | 5% above |
| Durham | $18.75 | $22.73 | $30.30 | 70 | 2% above |
| Asheville | $18.49 | $22.67 | $30.67 | 50 | 2% above |
| Raleigh | $18.61 | $22.62 | $29.25 | 120 | 2% above |
| Wilmington | $18.08 | $22.12 | $28.40 | 60 | about the same as |
| Greensboro | $17.83 | $21.75 | $30.52 | 50 | 2% below |
| Greenville | $16.23 | $19.37 | $23.51 | 30 | 13% below |
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.
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 2026-09-28. 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).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina 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.