Glazier
Glaziers install windows and mirrors in homes and other buildings. They may install new glass or repair broken panes.
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25%
72%
National data for glaziers (SOC 47-2121).
$20,160
$31,530
$47,300
$9.69
$15.16
$22.74
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Apprenticeship or On-the-job Training
  • Hours

  • Usually work 40 hours per week.
  • May not work for periods of time due to bad weather or low construction activity.
  • GLAZIERS will:
  • Install windows, mirrors, shower doors, and decorative glass
  • Provide a service to customers, but usually work alone
  • Work both indoors and outdoors
  • Sometimes wear safety gear
  • GLAZIERS frequently:
  • Stand when installing glass.
  • Use hands to control tools.
  • Bend or twist the body.
  • Repeat the same movements.
  • Walk or run.
  • Climb ladders and scaffolds.
  • It is important that GLAZIERS be able to:
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
  • Use hands and fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
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