The work is everywhere. So is the opportunity.
Glass installers — called glaziers in the trade and in most job listings — put the glass in every skyline, hospital, school, and home. It's skilled, tech-equipped work — and there's a clear path for advancement, no four-year degree required.
*2025 Compensation & Benefits Study for Contract Glaziers, National Glass Association
**U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024–34 projections
Explore
From curious to career
See what the work actually looks like, and what a day on the job involves.
Watch: a day on the job
Three minutes inside the trade — the work, the sites, and the people who do it.
Download the career guide
What the job pays, how training works, and how to get hired — in one place.
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In their own words
Real people, real careers. Meet glass installers who started where you are. [Note that this row uses material we have for now. Will swap out when more is available.]
No college debt
“I have a house. I have a truck. I have a family. I can afford things. And I have zero college debt.”
Mark Cota
Aragon Construction
Women in the trade
“The coolest part of working in glass is being able to see the finished product. When a building is finished, you can point it out and say, ‘I helped build that.’”
Daisy Seylani
Aragon Construction
Student apprentice
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Free resources
Everything you need to explore the trade, or to share it with someone else.
Student guide
What does a glass installer do?
Is this job right for you? Find out more about what the work involves and take the career quiz.
Parent guide
A family guide to apprenticeships
Answers to the questions parents ask — wages, advancement, benefits.
Get started
Ready to start your career as a glass installer?
Glass companies are hiring across the country. Here’s how to prepare, where to look, and how to take the first step into the glass and glazing industry.
Route 1
High school CTE program or pre-apprenticeship
If you are a student, join your school’s Career and Technical Education program to learn trade math, tool safety, and technical skills that prepare you for the glass industry and bulk up your resume. To find CTE programs, start with your state's department of education website.
Route 2
Train on the job, either as an apprentice or a glazier helper
Download the Career Guide to see if the job is right for you. Then:
- Write a resume
- Search these terms: glazier, glass installer, or glazier apprentice on ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor and Indeed.
- Introduce yourself. Call or visit local glass companies and ask if they’re hiring.
Route 3
Union apprenticeship program
The International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) also offers a glazier/glass worker apprenticeship program. Learn more about apprenticeship opportunities available in your area.
Want more information?
Whether you’re looking for your first job or looking to hire, we’re happy to help you find the right next step.
For employers and educators
Hiring, training, and recruiting resources
If you’re a member company, a school, or a counselor helping students find a trade, these toolkits are for you.
Recruiting at career fairs
A step-by-step guide to recruiting at high school career fairs — what to bring, how to talk to students, and how to follow up. Includes booth materials and giveaways.
Manufacturing careers
Resources for recruiting into plant and fabrication roles, including MFG Day participation and materials to share with people considering the industry.
Onboarding new hires
Checklists, forms, and first-week guidance for bringing new employees onto the crew and keeping them there.
On the Job @NationalGlassAssociation
Glass installers tackle incredible challenges with a remarkable building material, sometimes at extraordinary heights. We asked glaziers to submit jobsite photos and selfies to be included on this wall and they responded with amazing work!