How much does a glazier make in Chicago?
$61,530a year
Median yearly pay for glaziers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.58
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $61,530Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 75th | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for glaziers.
| St. Louis, MO | $61,370 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a glazier make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.58 ($61,530 a year).
Do glaziers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $61,530 against $57,080 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,840, so Chicago pays 1% less.
Where does Chicago rank for glazier pay?
41 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does a glazier make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.