Across U.S. metros, construction supervisors typically earn $21,975 more a year than glaziers (40%). In the 161 metros where BLS publishes both, construction supervisors earn more in 160 and glaziers in 1.
| Construction Supervisor | Glazier | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical metro median pay | $77,215 | $55,240 |
| Lowest metro median | $34,130 | $33,280 |
| Highest metro median | $130,790 | $107,610 |
| Job growth 2025–35 (U.S.) | +5.0% | +1.9% |
| Openings per year (U.S.) | 67,000 | 3,900 |
| Self-employed | 11% | 1% |
| Typical education | High school diploma or equivalent | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Typical training | — | Apprenticeship |
| Injury rate per 10k workers (U.S.) | 72 | 121 |
| Metros with pay data | 392 | 161 |
On safety, glaziers report more injuries that cause missed work (121 vs. 72 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 construction supervisors out-earn glaziers the most Our calculation
Gap in median yearly pay, same metro.
Where glaziers out-earn construction supervisors the most
Gap in median yearly pay, same metro.
What each trade does
Construction Supervisor
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
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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