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Job outlook for glass technicians in the United States
Glass technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected glass technician job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 5,000 new jobs for glass technicians are projected over the next decade.
Glass technician salaries have increased 10% for glass technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,424 glass technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 24,788 active glass technician job openings in the US.
The average glass technician salary is $38,787.
Are glass technician jobs in demand?
Yes, glass technician jobs are in demand. Glass technician demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Glass technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of glass technician jobs and the average glass technician salary over time.
Glass technician jobs over time
Glass technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,424 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 17,466 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 18,340 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 18,541 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 19,032 | 0.01% |
Average glass technician salary over time
Glass technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,787 | $18.65 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $36,812 | $17.70 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $35,146 | $16.90 | - |
| 2022 | $35,146 | $16.90 | --0.5% |
| 2021 | $35,320 | $16.98 | +1.5% |
Glass technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of glass technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where glass technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for glass technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 81 | 11% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 120 | 9% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 55 | 9% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 377 | 7% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 422 | 6% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 204 | 6% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 172 | 6% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 80 | 6% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 57 | 6% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 473 | 5% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 308 | 5% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 303 | 5% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 289 | 5% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 278 | 5% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 241 | 5% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 171 | 5% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 99 | 5% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 98 | 5% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 53 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 40 | 5% |
Most common cities for glass technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falmouth | 4 | 13% | $41,256 |
| 2 | Helena | 3 | 10% | $36,950 |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | 4 | 9% | $41,204 |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | 4 | 7% | $38,065 |
| 5 | Coeur dAlene | 3 | 6% | $38,913 |
| 6 | Dayton | 4 | 3% | $37,756 |
| 7 | Provo | 4 | 3% | $34,295 |
| 8 | Boulder | 3 | 3% | $38,043 |
| 9 | Auburn | 2 | 3% | $45,010 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | 4 | 2% | $34,304 |
| 11 | Bellevue | 3 | 2% | $44,927 |
| 12 | Arvada | 2 | 2% | $38,036 |
| 13 | Minneapolis | 4 | 1% | $39,732 |
| 14 | Seattle | 4 | 1% | $44,982 |
| 15 | Aurora | 3 | 1% | $38,015 |
| 16 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $37,829 |