Glazier vs glazier apprentice

The differences between glaziers and glazier apprentices 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 and a glazier apprentice. Additionally, a glazier apprentice has an average salary of $39,779, which is higher than the $35,631 average annual salary of a glazier.

The top three skills for a glazier include ladders, work ethic and scaffolding. The most important skills for a glazier apprentice are glass windows, caulking, and safety guidelines.

Glazier vs glazier apprentice overview

	Glazier	Glazier Apprentice
Yearly salary	$35,631	$39,779
Hourly rate	$17.13	$19.12
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	5,615	5,859
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Glazier vs glazier apprentice salary

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

	Glazier	Glazier Apprentice
Average salary	$35,631	$39,779
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $54,000	Between $28,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Princeton University	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between glazier and glazier apprentice education

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

	Glazier	Glazier Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Glazier vs glazier apprentice demographics

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

	Glazier	Glazier Apprentice
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 1.0% White, 59.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between glazier and glazier apprentice duties and responsibilities

Glazier example responsibilities.

Perform service and warranty repair work on all types of door closers, storefront doors, slidingglass doors, revolving doors.
Install glass in skylights using ladders and tools.
Operate boom lifts, set up scaffolding and install commercial glass.
Familiarize self with and follow the policies and regulations of OSHA.
Determine plumb of walls and ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Improve the safety standards on job sites, working with OSHA, etc.

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 vs glazier apprentice skills

Common glazier skills

Ladders, 17%
Work Ethic, 15%
Scaffolding, 14%
Display Cases, 7%
Hand Tools, 7%
OSHA, 5%

Common glazier apprentice skills

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

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