Glazier salary in Oregon
Median $34.08 an hour for 700 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Glazier pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 5th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 5th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $32.96). 700 glaziers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.3× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.48 – $24.40 | $46,760 – $50,750 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.40 – $48.34 | $50,750 – $100,550 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $48.34 – $52.76 | $100,550 – $109,740 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $22.96 | $37.70 | $36.39 | $52.91 | 160 | 11% above |
| Portland | $22.80 | $35.51 | $33.69 | $52.19 | 390 | 4% above |
| Bend | $22.43 | $29.03 | $28.02 | $50.42 | 60 | 15% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Glazier wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $17.74 | $34.28 | $13.33 | 820 |
| 2000 | $15.77 | $29.48 | $14.32 | 830 |
| 2001 | $16.52 | $30.03 | $14.68 | 710 |
| 2002 | $16.87 | $30.19 | $15.20 | 500 |
| 2003 | $14.44 | $25.27 | $15.53 | 420 |
| 2005 | $18.89 | $31.14 | $16.12 | 520 |
| 2006 | $16.91 | $27.00 | $16.64 | 700 |
| 2007 | $16.41 | $25.48 | $16.94 | 660 |
| 2008 | $18.87 | $28.22 | $17.11 | 720 |
| 2009 | $19.91 | $29.88 | $17.11 | 680 |
| 2010 | $21.93 | $32.38 | $17.61 | 510 |
| 2011 | $24.12 | $34.52 | $17.96 | 580 |
| 2012 | $25.45 | $35.69 | $18.08 | 440 |
| 2013 | $24.91 | $34.43 | $18.08 | 430 |
| 2014 | $21.45 | $29.17 | $18.47 | 650 |
| 2015 | $18.27 | $24.82 | $18.96 | 520 |
| 2016 | $18.40 | $24.68 | $20.16 | 760 |
| 2017 | $19.22 | $25.24 | $20.47 | 570 |
| 2018 | $22.83 | $29.27 | $20.94 | 610 |
| 2019 | $26.97 | $33.96 | $21.46 | 780 |
| 2020 | $28.53 | $35.49 | $22.15 | 950 |
| 2021 | $24.02 | $28.54 | $22.68 | 1,030 |
| 2022 | $27.62 | $30.38 | $23.42 | 800 |
| 2023 | $29.23 | $30.88 | $24.57 | 820 |
| 2024 | $30.41 | $31.21 | $26.65 | 690 |
| 2025 | $34.08 | $34.08 | $27.44 | 700 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Oregon changed by +37.3% over the last ten years of data and by +0.3% since 2019.
Are there more glazier jobs in Oregon?
BLS counted 700 glaziers in Oregon 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 Oregon
Oregon's labor market agency projects the number of glaziers in the state to change by +9.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 720 to 790, with about 70 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +1.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 700 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Oregon
On federally funded construction in Oregon, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 10 of the 10 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $76.36 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $34.08.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260094 |
| Clackamas | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260095 |
| Columbia | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260096 |
| Lane | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260098 |
| Linn | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260099 |
| Marion | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260104 |
| Multnomah | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260100 |
| Polk | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260104 |
| Washington | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260101 |
| Yamhill | Union PAIN0740-001 2025-07-01 | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | OR20260102 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oregon prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Oregon?
The median glazier in Oregon earned $34.08 an hour ($70,890 a year) in May 2025, 24% above the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $24.40–$48.34; the top 10% earn more than $52.76.
Where does Oregon rank for glazier pay?
Oregon ranks 5th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $34.08 an hour, and 5th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for glaziers in 10 counties, with a typical package of $76.36 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many glaziers work in Oregon?
BLS counted 700 glaziers in Oregon in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.94; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is glazier work growing in Oregon?
Oregon's labor market agency projects +9.3% growth for glaziers between 2024 and 2034, from 720 to 790 jobs.
How many glazier openings a year are there in Oregon?
Oregon projects about 70 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, Oregon 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: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.