Glazier salary in Oklahoma
Median $21.82 an hour for 430 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Glazier pay in Oklahoma: the full range
Oklahoma ranks 47th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 40th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.85). 430 glaziers work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.8× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $14.46 – $18.85 | $30,070 – $39,210 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.85 – $22.55 | $39,210 – $46,900 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $22.55 – $26.24 | $46,900 – $54,570 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Oklahoma
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $17.93 | $22.26 | $24.96 | $26.24 | 160 | 2% above |
| Oklahoma City | $16.33 | $22.18 | $24.54 | $27.64 | 150 | 2% above |
| Fort Smith | $13.57 | $21.61 | $25.16 | $27.59 | 30 | 1% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Glazier wages in Oklahoma over time
Table
| Year | Oklahoma $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.63 | $20.54 | $13.33 | 840 |
| 2000 | $11.60 | $21.69 | $14.32 | 430 |
| 2001 | $11.34 | $20.61 | $14.68 | 570 |
| 2002 | $11.28 | $20.19 | $15.20 | 570 |
| 2003 | $11.45 | $20.03 | $15.53 | 510 |
| 2004 | $11.50 | $19.60 | $15.70 | 620 |
| 2005 | $11.82 | $19.48 | $16.12 | 660 |
| 2006 | $11.85 | $18.92 | $16.64 | 880 |
| 2007 | $12.08 | $18.76 | $16.94 | 780 |
| 2008 | $12.38 | $18.51 | $17.11 | 690 |
| 2009 | $13.32 | $19.99 | $17.11 | 380 |
| 2010 | $14.53 | $21.45 | $17.61 | 290 |
| 2011 | $13.32 | $19.06 | $17.96 | 290 |
| 2012 | $14.80 | $20.75 | $18.08 | 270 |
| 2013 | $15.26 | $21.09 | $18.08 | 460 |
| 2014 | $16.48 | $22.41 | $18.47 | 410 |
| 2015 | $15.81 | $21.47 | $18.96 | 430 |
| 2016 | $16.26 | $21.81 | $20.16 | 290 |
| 2017 | $15.60 | $20.49 | $20.47 | 450 |
| 2018 | $16.23 | $20.81 | $20.94 | 410 |
| 2019 | $16.20 | $20.40 | $21.46 | 410 |
| 2020 | $19.27 | $23.97 | $22.15 | 240 |
| 2021 | $18.18 | $21.60 | $22.68 | 600 |
| 2022 | $19.70 | $21.67 | $23.42 | 380 |
| 2023 | $20.01 | $21.14 | $24.57 | 810 |
| 2024 | $21.51 | $22.08 | $26.65 | 490 |
| 2025 | $21.82 | $21.82 | $27.44 | 430 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Oklahoma changed by +1.6% over the last ten years of data and by +7.0% since 2019.
Are there more glazier jobs in Oklahoma?
BLS counted 430 glaziers in Oklahoma in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 14%. 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 Oklahoma
Oklahoma's labor market agency projects the number of glaziers in the state to change by +3.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 520 to 540, with about 40 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 430 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oklahoma labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Oklahoma
On federally funded construction in Oklahoma, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 26 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $16.73). 26 of the 26 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Atoka County at $16.73). The market median for the state is $21.82.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka | Survey SUOK2012-049 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260069 |
| Bryan | Survey SUOK2012-049 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260069 |
| Carter | Survey SUOK2012-015 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260037 |
| Choctaw | Survey SUOK2012-049 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260069 |
| Coal | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Garvin | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Haskell | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Hughes | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Johnston | Survey SUOK2012-020 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260040 |
| Latimer | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Love | Survey SUOK2012-038 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260058 |
| McCurtain | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Marshall | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Murray | Survey SUOK2012-040 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260060 |
| Pittsburg | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Pontotoc | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Pottawatomie | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Pushmataha | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Seminole | Survey SUOK2012-051 2012-06-18 | $15.27 | $1.46 | $16.73 | OK20260071 |
| Canadian | Survey SUOK2012-021 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260041 |
| Cleveland | Survey SUOK2012-022 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260042 |
| Grady | Survey SUOK2012-025 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260045 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUOK2012-026 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260046 |
| Logan | Survey SUOK2012-027 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260047 |
| McClain | Survey SUOK2012-028 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260048 |
| Oklahoma | Survey SUOK2012-029 2012-07-30 | $12.02 | $2.42 | $14.44 | OK20260049 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oklahoma prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Oklahoma?
The median glazier in Oklahoma earned $21.82 an hour ($45,380 a year) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $18.85–$22.55; the top 10% earn more than $26.24.
Where does Oklahoma rank for glazier pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $21.82 an hour, and 40th after adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.8, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Oklahoma?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a glazier classification for most Oklahoma counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many glaziers work in Oklahoma?
BLS counted 430 glaziers in Oklahoma in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.67; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is glazier work growing in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's labor market agency projects +3.3% growth for glaziers between 2024 and 2034, from 520 to 540 jobs.
How many glazier openings a year are there in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma projects about 40 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, Oklahoma 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: Oklahoma labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.