Glazier apprentice vs glazier helper

The differences between glazier apprentices and glazier helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a glazier apprentice and a glazier helper. Additionally, a glazier apprentice has an average salary of $39,779, which is higher than the $32,528 average annual salary of a glazier helper.

The top three skills for a glazier apprentice include glass windows, caulking and safety guidelines. The most important skills for a glazier helper are tape measure, customer service, and hand tools.

Glazier apprentice vs glazier helper overview

	Glazier Apprentice	Glazier Helper
Yearly salary	$39,779	$32,528
Hourly rate	$19.12	$15.64
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	5,859	13,448
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Glazier apprentice vs glazier helper salary

Glazier apprentices and glazier helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Glazier Apprentice	Glazier Helper
Average salary	$39,779	$32,528
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $55,000	Between $23,000 And $44,000
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Differences between glazier apprentice and glazier helper education

There are a few differences between a glazier apprentice and a glazier helper in terms of educational background:

	Glazier Apprentice	Glazier Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Glazier apprentice vs glazier helper demographics

Here are the differences between glazier apprentices' and glazier helpers' demographics:

	Glazier Apprentice	Glazier Helper
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%	Male, 90.3% Female, 9.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% Asian, 1.0% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 28.8% Asian, 1.0% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between glazier apprentice and glazier helper duties and responsibilities

Glazier apprentice example responsibilities.

install clips and ensure proper alignment and sealant so glazing panels can be hang at night.
Construct and deconstruct scaffolding, oil and latex base painting, dry wall repairs, caulking, and wood staining.
Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
Provide training regarding standard methods, practices, principles, tools and equipment used in construction work.

Glazier helper example responsibilities.

Regulate the underground water systems pressure and consistency by performing HVAC relate maintenance with regular time monitoring.
Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.

Glazier apprentice vs glazier helper skills

Common glazier apprentice skills

Glass Windows, 34%
Caulking, 11%
Safety Guidelines, 8%
Boom Lifts, 7%
Shower Doors, 4%
Commercial Buildings, 4%

Common glazier helper skills

Tape Measure, 37%
Customer Service, 26%
Hand Tools, 25%
Store Fronts, 12%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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