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What is a glass cleaner and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a glass cleaner. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.36 an hour? That's $31,941 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 85,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGlass CleanerUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $31,941

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.37%

Asian 5.46%

Black or African American 13.32%

Hispanic or Latino 23.37%

Unknown 4.17%

White 52.30%

Gender

female 28.21%

male 71.79%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
9.1

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a glass cleaner

  1. Explore glass cleaner education requirements

    Most common glass cleaner degrees

    High School Diploma

    51.9 %

    Bachelor's

    22.2 %

    Certificate

    11.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific glass cleaner skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Assembly Line100.00%
  3. Complete relevant glass cleaner training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New glass cleaners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a glass cleaner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real glass cleaner resumes.
  4. Research glass cleaner duties and responsibilities

    • Execute commercial building following safety awareness to maintain cleanliness and neatness of working area and premises.
    • Clean the whole kitchen, grills, ovens, walls, and floors
  5. Apply for glass cleaner jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a glass cleaner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average glass cleaner salary

The average glass cleaner salary in the United States is $31,941 per year or $15 per hour. Glass cleaner salaries range between $24,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average glass cleaner salary
$31,941 Yearly
$15.36 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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