Glaziers
SOC Code: 47-2121 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Glaziers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $55,536 | $73,611 | $91,686 | $109,762 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $68,827 | $81,661 | $94,474 | $107,307 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $60,757 | $75,837 | $90,896 | $105,976 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $62,088 | $76,669 | $91,250 | $105,830 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,629 | $77,022 | $91,437 | $105,830 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,906 | $74,298 | $89,690 | $105,082 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $60,653 | $75,234 | $89,794 | $104,374 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $58,178 | $73,528 | $88,899 | $104,250 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $57,824 | $73,258 | $88,691 | $104,125 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,370 | $71,427 | $87,485 | $103,542 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Design | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.8 |
| English Language | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 44.2% |
| Less than high school | 35.8% |
| Some college | 12.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 8.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
- Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
- Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
- Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
- Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.
- Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
- Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows American Glazing Software AGS WindowPricer BidMaster D-CALC FACADE 4000 Work order software
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