Glaziers Salary
The median pay for a glaziers in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $48,540/year ($23.34/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.
So what does $49K get you in Athens-Clarke County?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Athens-Clarke County’s Regional Price Parity (93.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Athens-Clarke County
Pay for glaziers in Athens-Clarke County runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $57K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,331/month, which is 41.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.3 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for glazierss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for glaziers in metros near Athens-Clarke County, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $48K | , |
| Gainesville | $48K | , |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $44K | , |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Athens-Clarke County, GA
Entry-level glaziers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Glaziers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Glaziers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $101K | +77% | 1,080 |
| Hawaii | $81K | +42% | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $78K | +37% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $71K | +24% | 820 |
| Oregon | $71K | +24% | 700 |
| Washington | $67K | +17% | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $66K | +16% | 460 |
| California | $64K | +12% | 7,020 |
| Connecticut | $64K | +12% | 690 |
| Alaska | $63K | +10% | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $62K | +9% | 580 |
| Colorado | $62K | +9% | 2,040 |
| Illinois | $62K | +8% | 1,410 |
| North Dakota | $62K | +8% | 80 |
| New York | $62K | +8% | 3,400 |
| Rhode Island | $62K | +8% | 150 |
| Vermont | $60K | +6% | 110 |
| Indiana | $60K | +5% | 1,270 |
| Ohio | $60K | +5% | 1,670 |
| Maryland | $60K | +5% | 1,820 |
| Idaho | $60K | +5% | 580 |
| Virginia | $59K | +4% | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $59K | +3% | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $59K | +3% | 1,510 |
| Iowa | $57K | +0% | 430 |
| Arizona | $57K | -1% | 2,370 |
| Wyoming | $55K | -4% | 70 |
| Michigan | $53K | -8% | 2,040 |
| Utah | $51K | -10% | 990 |
| Missouri | $51K | -10% | 630 |
| South Carolina | $51K | -11% | 740 |
| Nebraska | $50K | -12% | 440 |
| West Virginia | $50K | -13% | 140 |
| Nevada | $49K | -13% | 730 |
| Montana | $49K | -14% | 410 |
| Kentucky | $49K | -14% | 570 |
| Tennessee | $49K | -15% | 880 |
| Maine | $48K | -16% | 150 |
| Texas | $48K | -16% | 5,850 |
| Louisiana | $47K | -17% | 610 |
| South Dakota | $47K | -17% | 220 |
| Kansas | $47K | -18% | 440 |
| Florida | $47K | -18% | 6,370 |
| New Mexico | $47K | -18% | 380 |
| North Carolina | $46K | -19% | 840 |
| Alabama | $46K | -20% | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $45K | -20% | 430 |
| Arkansas | $45K | -22% | 480 |
| Georgia | $43K | -24% | 2,530 |
| Mississippi | $37K | -36% | 820 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a glazier afford a 2BR apartment alone in Athens-Clarke County?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 41.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,331/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for glaziers in Athens-Clarke County?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new glaziers typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,835/month. At HUD’s $1,331/month FMR, rent would take 73% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is glazier a high-paying job in Athens-Clarke County?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $49K here vs. $57K nationally. Cost of living is 7% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Athens-Clarke County compare to the national average for glaziers?
Athens-Clarke County pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $57K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $52K — below the national median.
How much do glaziers make in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The median is $48,540 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,580, and experienced glaziers can clear $62,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Athens-Clarke County?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,236/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,331/month, which eats 41.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a glaziers salary go in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median glaziers salary is worth about $52,026 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do glaziers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.