Glazier salary in Texas
Median $22.95 an hour for 5,850 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
$22.95/hrMedian hourly wageTexas, May data
$47,730/yrMedian annual payfull-time equivalent
$17.07 – $28.8410th to 90th percentilehourly range
5,850Jobs countedemployer survey
Glazier pay in Texas: the full range
Texas ranks 39th of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.64). 5,850 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.07 – $18.67 | $35,500 – $38,830 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.67 – $26.49 | $38,830 – $55,110 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $26.49 – $28.84 | $55,110 – $59,990 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in Texas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $17.99 | $23.78 | $29.07 | 1,980 | 4% above |
| Austin | $17.92 | $23.72 | $29.85 | 550 | 3% above |
| Houston | $17.68 | $23.24 | $29.68 | 1,370 | 1% above |
| San Antonio | $17.85 | $22.95 | $28.50 | 480 | about the same as |
| Killeen | $16.95 | $21.84 | $28.03 | 110 | 5% below |
| Amarillo | $16.12 | $21.19 | $27.51 | 60 | 8% below |
| Tyler | $17.24 | $20.47 | $23.94 | 50 | 11% below |
| Lubbock | $13.97 | $19.93 | $27.64 | 90 | 13% below |
| Longview | $14.21 | $19.73 | $23.24 | 70 | 14% below |
| El Paso | $13.97 | $18.67 | $22.76 | 140 | 19% below |
| Laredo | $13.59 | $16.00 | $20.00 | 30 | 30% below |
Glazier wages in Texas over time
Table
| Year | Texas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.73 | $20.73 | $13.33 | 3,670 |
| 2000 | $12.88 | $24.08 | $14.32 | 2,850 |
| 2001 | $12.56 | $22.83 | $14.68 | 2,570 |
| 2002 | $12.48 | $22.33 | $15.20 | 3,180 |
| 2003 | $13.95 | $24.41 | $15.53 | 3,520 |
| 2004 | $13.14 | $22.39 | $15.70 | 3,150 |
| 2005 | $13.75 | $22.67 | $16.12 | 3,560 |
| 2006 | $14.33 | $22.88 | $16.64 | 3,160 |
| 2007 | $14.22 | $22.08 | $16.94 | 3,710 |
| 2008 | $14.91 | $22.29 | $17.11 | 4,530 |
| 2009 | $15.01 | $22.52 | $17.11 | 4,710 |
| 2010 | $15.65 | $23.11 | $17.61 | 3,700 |
| 2011 | $16.14 | $23.10 | $17.96 | 3,600 |
| 2012 | $16.80 | $23.56 | $18.08 | 4,040 |
| 2013 | $16.77 | $23.18 | $18.08 | 4,930 |
| 2014 | $16.96 | $23.06 | $18.47 | 4,580 |
| 2015 | $17.10 | $23.23 | $18.96 | 4,920 |
| 2016 | $17.86 | $23.96 | $20.16 | 4,520 |
| 2017 | $17.29 | $22.71 | $20.47 | 4,530 |
| 2018 | $16.46 | $21.10 | $20.94 | 4,500 |
| 2019 | $16.70 | $21.03 | $21.46 | 5,300 |
| 2020 | $17.76 | $22.09 | $22.15 | 5,690 |
| 2021 | $18.61 | $22.11 | $22.68 | 7,080 |
| 2022 | $21.91 | $24.10 | $23.42 | 5,700 |
| 2023 | $22.18 | $23.44 | $24.57 | 5,240 |
| 2024 | $22.28 | $22.87 | $26.65 | 6,370 |
| 2025 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $27.44 | 5,850 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in Texas changed by -1.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in Texas
On federally funded construction in Texas, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 56 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $30.39 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $18.79). 55 of the 56 counties still use a survey rate dated 2014 or earlier (for example Austin County at $23.53). The market median for the state is $22.95.
Union contract rateSurvey rate
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | Union IRON0084-012 2024-06-01 | $23.27 | $7.12 | $30.39 | TX20260253 |
| Austin | Survey SUTX2014-004 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260229 |
| Brazoria | Survey SUTX2014-008 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260233 |
| Chambers | Survey SUTX2014-013 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260238 |
| Fort Bend | Survey SUTX2014-023 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260247 |
| Liberty | Survey SUTX2014-035 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260259 |
| Montgomery | Survey SUTX2014-038 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260262 |
| San Jacinto | Survey SUTX2014-045 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260268 |
| Waller | Survey SUTX2014-050 2014-07-21 | $19.12 | $4.41 | $23.53 | TX20260272 |
| Galveston | Survey SUTX2014-024 2014-07-21 | $17.09 | $3.41 | $20.50 | TX20260248 |
| Collin | Survey SUTX2014-015 2014-07-21 | $16.46 | $3.94 | $20.40 | TX20260239 |
| McLennan | Survey SUTX2014-036 2014-07-21 | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | TX20260260 |
| Delta | Survey SUTX2014-018 2014-07-21 | $16.55 | $3.13 | $19.68 | TX20260242 |
| Denton | Survey SUTX2014-019 2014-07-21 | $16.55 | $3.13 | $19.68 | TX20260243 |
| Ellis | Survey SUTX2014-022 2014-07-21 | $16.55 | $3.13 | $19.68 | TX20260246 |
| Hunt | Survey SUTX2014-061 2014-07-21 | $16.55 | $3.13 | $19.68 | TX20260281 |
| Kaufman | Survey SUTX2014-061 2014-07-21 | $16.55 | $3.13 | $19.68 | TX20260281 |
| Rockwall | Survey SUTX2014-061 2014-07-21 | $16.55 | $3.13 | $19.68 | TX20260281 |
| Tarrant | Survey SUTX2014-048 2014-07-21 | $16.61 | $2.96 | $19.57 | TX20260270 |
| Parker | Survey SUTX2014-041 2014-07-21 | $16.12 | $2.86 | $18.98 | TX20260264 |
| Wise | Survey SUTX2014-054 2014-07-21 | $16.12 | $2.86 | $18.98 | TX20260276 |
| Blanco | Survey SUTX2009-080 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260193 |
| Brown | Survey SUTX2009-009 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260122 |
| Burnet | Survey SUTX2009-010 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260123 |
| Coke | Survey SUTX2009-080 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260193 |
| Coleman | Survey SUTX2009-084 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260197 |
| Comanche | Survey SUTX2009-084 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260197 |
| Concho | Survey SUTX2009-084 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260197 |
| Eastland | Survey SUTX2009-022 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260135 |
| Fisher | Survey SUTX2009-027 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260140 |
| Gillespie | Survey SUTX2009-031 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260144 |
| Kerr | Survey SUTX2009-048 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260161 |
| Kimble | Survey SUTX2009-049 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260162 |
| Llano | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260215 |
| McCulloch | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260215 |
| Mason | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260215 |
| Menard | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260217 |
| Mills | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260217 |
| Mitchell | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260217 |
| Nolan | Survey SUTX2009-104 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260217 |
| Real | Survey SUTX2009-063 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260176 |
| Runnels | Survey SUTX2009-102 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260215 |
| San Saba | Survey SUTX2009-106 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260219 |
| Schleicher | Survey SUTX2009-106 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260219 |
| Scurry | Survey SUTX2009-066 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260179 |
| Shackelford | Survey SUTX2009-067 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260180 |
| Stephens | Survey SUTX2009-068 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260181 |
| Sterling | Survey SUTX2009-106 2009-04-20 | $17.20 | $1.59 | $18.79 | TX20260219 |
| Johnson | Survey SUTX2014-033 2014-07-21 | $15.93 | $2.37 | $18.30 | TX20260257 |
| Dallas | Survey SUTX2014-017 2014-07-21 | $16.15 | $2.13 | $18.28 | TX20260241 |
| El Paso | Survey SUTX2014-021 2014-07-21 | $15.86 | $1.00 | $16.86 | TX20260245 |
| Bastrop | Survey SUTX2014-065 2014-07-21 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | TX20260285 |
| Caldwell | Survey SUTX2014-066 2014-07-21 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | TX20260286 |
| Hays | Survey SUTX2014-030 2014-07-21 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | TX20260254 |
| Travis | Survey SUTX2014-049 2014-07-21 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | TX20260271 |
| Williamson | Survey SUTX2014-053 2014-07-21 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | TX20260275 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Texas prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Texas?
929.9kConstruction jobsTexas, 2026-08
+2.2%Change over 12 monthsseasonally unadjusted
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in Texas?
The median glazier in Texas earned $22.95 an hour ($47,730 a year) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $18.67–$26.49; the top 10% earn more than $28.84.
Where does Texas rank for glazier pay?
Texas ranks 39th of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $22.95 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for Texas's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.1, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in Texas?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for glaziers in 1 counties, with a typical package of $30.39 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many glaziers work in Texas?
BLS counted 5,850 glaziers in Texas in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.11; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas 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.