Across U.S. metros, rebar workers typically earn $1,595 more a year than glaziers (3%). In the 21 metros where BLS publishes both, glaziers earn more in 4 and rebar workers in 17.
| Glazier | Rebar Worker | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical metro median pay | $55,240 | $56,835 |
| Lowest metro median | $33,280 | $27,120 |
| Highest metro median | $107,610 | $102,080 |
| Job growth 2025–35 (U.S.) | +1.9% | -5.3% |
| Openings per year (U.S.) | 3,900 | 1,000 |
| Self-employed | 1% | 18% |
| Typical education | High school diploma or equivalent | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Typical training | Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship |
| Injury rate per 10k workers (U.S.) | 121 | 34 |
| Metros with pay data | 161 | 24 |
On safety, glaziers report more injuries that cause missed work (121 vs. 34 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 glaziers out-earn rebar workers the most Our calculation
Gap in median yearly pay, same metro.
Where rebar workers out-earn glaziers the most
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What each trade does
Glazier
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Rebar Worker
Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.
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