Glazier salary in West Virginia
Median $23.95 an hour for 140 glaziers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Glazier pay in West Virginia: the full range
West Virginia ranks 33rd of 50 states for median glazier pay, and 30th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.76). 140 glaziers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $16.07 – $16.66 | $33,420 – $34,640 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $16.66 – $31.81 | $34,640 – $66,160 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.81 – $34.09 | $66,160 – $70,910 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Glazier pay by metro in West Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $22.84 | $30.44 | $38.85 | 1,380 | 27% above |
| Hagerstown | $19.03 | $26.56 | $36.51 | 50 | 11% above |
| Huntington | $16.17 | $23.09 | $32.90 | 30 | 4% below |
Glazier wages in West Virginia over time
Table
| Year | West Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $7.00 | $13.53 | $13.33 | 730 |
| 2000 | $8.48 | $15.85 | $14.32 | 410 |
| 2001 | $9.93 | $18.05 | $14.68 | 300 |
| 2002 | $10.04 | $17.97 | $15.20 | 300 |
| 2003 | $9.64 | $16.87 | $15.53 | 310 |
| 2004 | $15.87 | $27.05 | $15.70 | 230 |
| 2005 | $14.87 | $24.51 | $16.12 | 570 |
| 2006 | $16.43 | $26.24 | $16.64 | 380 |
| 2007 | $17.41 | $27.03 | $16.94 | 330 |
| 2008 | $13.09 | $19.57 | $17.11 | 310 |
| 2009 | $12.14 | $18.22 | $17.11 | 310 |
| 2010 | $14.01 | $20.68 | $17.61 | 290 |
| 2011 | $16.96 | $24.27 | $17.96 | 200 |
| 2012 | $18.76 | $26.31 | $18.08 | 150 |
| 2013 | $16.49 | $22.79 | $18.08 | 190 |
| 2014 | $15.11 | $20.55 | $18.47 | 90 |
| 2015 | $13.77 | $18.70 | $18.96 | 120 |
| 2016 | $14.55 | $19.52 | $20.16 | 160 |
| 2017 | $17.22 | $22.62 | $20.47 | 170 |
| 2018 | $17.01 | $21.81 | $20.94 | 110 |
| 2019 | $17.33 | $21.82 | $21.46 | 130 |
| 2020 | $17.83 | $22.18 | $22.15 | 130 |
| 2021 | $22.34 | $26.54 | $22.68 | 110 |
| 2022 | $21.10 | $23.21 | $23.42 | 100 |
| 2023 | $18.60 | $19.65 | $24.57 | 120 |
| 2024 | $23.68 | $24.30 | $26.65 | 130 |
| 2025 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $27.44 | 140 |
In today's dollars, the median glazier wage in West Virginia changed by +28.0% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for glaziers in West Virginia
On federally funded construction in West Virginia, contractors must pay glaziers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 48 of the 54 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $46.27 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $27.22). 6 of the 54 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Berkeley County at $27.22). The market median for the state is $23.95.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260033 |
| Boone | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260049 |
| Braxton | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260004 |
| Brooke | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260050 |
| Cabell | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260035 |
| Calhoun | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260033 |
| Clay | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260049 |
| Doddridge | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260005 |
| Fayette | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260006 |
| Gilmer | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260007 |
| Grant | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260008 |
| Hancock | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260050 |
| Hardy | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260010 |
| Harrison | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260011 |
| Jackson | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260012 |
| Kanawha | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260038 |
| Lewis | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260013 |
| Lincoln | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260039 |
| Logan | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260014 |
| McDowell | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260017 |
| Marion | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260015 |
| Marshall | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260040 |
| Mason | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260016 |
| Mercer | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260018 |
| Mingo | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260019 |
| Monongalia | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260042 |
| Monroe | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260020 |
| Nicholas | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260021 |
| Ohio | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260044 |
| Pendleton | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260033 |
| Pleasants | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260045 |
| Pocahontas | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260022 |
| Preston | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260046 |
| Putnam | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260047 |
| Raleigh | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260023 |
| Randolph | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260024 |
| Ritchie | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260025 |
| Roane | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260033 |
| Taylor | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260027 |
| Tucker | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260028 |
| Tyler | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260029 |
| Upshur | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260030 |
| Wayne | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260048 |
| Webster | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260031 |
| Wetzel | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260032 |
| Wirt | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260051 |
| Wood | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260051 |
| Wyoming | Union PAIN1195-002 2024-12-01 | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 | WV20260033 |
| Greenbrier | Survey SUWV2012-007 2012-08-13 | $27.50 | $4.49 | $31.99 | WV20260009 |
| Berkeley | Survey SUWV2012-032 2012-08-13 | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 | WV20260034 |
| Hampshire | Survey SUWV2012-034 2012-08-13 | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 | WV20260036 |
| Jefferson | Survey SUWV2012-035 2012-08-13 | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 | WV20260037 |
| Mineral | Survey SUWV2012-039 2012-08-13 | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 | WV20260041 |
| Morgan | Survey SUWV2012-041 2012-08-13 | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 | WV20260043 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the West Virginia prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do glaziers make in West Virginia?
The median glazier in West Virginia earned $23.95 an hour ($49,810 a year) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $27.44. The middle half earn $16.66–$31.81; the top 10% earn more than $34.09.
Where does West Virginia rank for glazier pay?
West Virginia ranks 33rd of 50 states for glazier pay, with a median of $23.95 an hour, and 30th after adjusting for West Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.5, US = 100).
What is the union glazier rate in West Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for glaziers in 48 counties, with a typical package of $46.27 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many glaziers work in West Virginia?
BLS counted 140 glaziers in West Virginia in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.53; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia 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.