Glaziers Salary
The median pay for a glaziers in Madison, WI is $82,480/year ($39.65/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.29), that's roughly $84,777 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,168/month, or 22.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $82K get you in Madison?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Madison’s Regional Price Parity (97.29). 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 Madison
Madison sits well above the national pay line for glaziers, local pay runs about 44% higher than the U.S. median of $57K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,168/month, 22.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.29) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Madison offers a genuinely strong financial position for glazierss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for glaziers in metros near Madison, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $72K | $74K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $62K | $59K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $57K | $57K |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $69K | $65K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Madison, WI
Entry-level glaziers (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $46K 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 with published data
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 Madison?
Yes — at the median salary of $82K, rent takes 22.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,168/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for glaziers in Madison?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new glaziers typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,159/month. At HUD’s $1,168/month FMR, rent would take 37% 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 Madison?
Local pay is 44% above the national median — $82K here vs. $57K nationally.
How does Madison compare to the national average for glaziers?
Madison pays $82K median vs. the U.S. average of $57K — that’s +44%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.29), the purchasing-power equivalent is $85K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do glaziers make in Madison, WI?
The median is $82,480 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,650, and experienced glaziers can clear $98,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $82K enough to live in Madison?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,257/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,168/month, which eats 22.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a glaziers salary go in Madison?
Madison has a Regional Price Parity of 97.29 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median glaziers salary is worth about $84,777 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.