Across U.S. metros, brickmasons typically earn $7,710 more a year than glaziers (14%). In the 109 metros where BLS publishes both, brickmasons earn more in 93 and glaziers in 16.
| Brickmason | Glazier | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical metro median pay | $62,950 | $55,240 |
| Lowest metro median | $43,910 | $33,280 |
| Highest metro median | $97,960 | $107,610 |
| Job growth 2025–35 (U.S.) | +1.1% | +1.9% |
| Openings per year (U.S.) | 4,100 | 3,900 |
| Self-employed | 18% | 1% |
| Typical education | High school diploma or equivalent | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Typical training | Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship |
| Injury rate per 10k workers (U.S.) | 131 | 121 |
| Metros with pay data | 150 | 161 |
On safety, brickmasons report more injuries that cause missed work (131 vs. 121 per 10,000 full-time workers, national 2023–24).
Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025 (typical = median across metros). Growth, openings, education, training: BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Injuries: BLS SOII 2023–24.
Where brickmasons out-earn glaziers the most Our calculation
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Where glaziers out-earn brickmasons the most
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What each trade does
Brickmason
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Glazier
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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