Statewide pay Government data
Glaziers in South Dakota earn a statewide median of $47,140 a year, 15% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #41 of 49 states and DC. About 220 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux FallsSOUTH DAKOTA · SD | $47,590 | $52,510 | 70 |
| Rapid CitySOUTH DAKOTA · SD | $46,820 | $52,512 | 90 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 3,900 openings a year. Typical training: apprenticeship.
Nationally, glaziers have 121 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.4× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is overexertion and repetitive strain.
What the work is like Government data
How often glaziers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Getting started: registered apprenticeship Government data
Most glaziers train through a paid apprenticeship: you work and earn under experienced pros while taking classes, and pay usually rises as you progress. 727,586 people were active registered apprentices nationwide in FY2026, up 87% since FY2016, and construction is the largest field with 290,043 of them (40%), according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Official U.S. Department of Labor tools at Apprenticeship.gov. Counts: DOL Apprentices by State dashboard, FY2026 (all occupations).
Licensing in South Dakota Official source
The main state licensing office in South Dakota is the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. The state licenses electricians and plumbers. It can point you to the right license for glaziers.
Official South Dakota licensing site ↗
Requirements for glaziers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in South Dakota
All trades in South Dakota.