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Glazier

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AVG. SALARY

$47,640

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster Construction pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

Glaziers typically enter the occupation with a high school diploma and learn their trade through an apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

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Additional Information

Anyone interested in becoming a glazier shouldn't put their school books down. There's a lot of science involved in working with glass. Glazier Trevor King recommends keeping up with your physics, even calculus and trigonometry.

"These courses teach you abstract thinking. You need to be able to picture things in your head and see the job as a whole. Look at it like a Lego system," he says. "With the technological advances in architecture, there's a niche to do some real crafty stuff."

Employers like to hire glaziers who have gone through a formal apprenticeship program administered by the National Glass Association. On-the-job training includes 144 hours of classroom instruction or home study.

Extra Requirements

Some states may require glaziers to have a license; check with your state for more information. Licensure requirements typically include passing a test and possessing a combination of education and work experience. Glaziers may choose to get optional certification, such the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT), to demonstrate competency and to broaden employment opportunities.