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What is a glazing superintendent 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 glazing superintendent. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.13 an hour? That's $46,029 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 2,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGlazing SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,029

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.73%

Asian 0.91%

Black or African American 10.36%

Hispanic or Latino 21.09%

Unknown 3.45%

White 63.45%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 41
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 - 41
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.6

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a glazing superintendent

  1. Explore glazing superintendent education requirements

    Most common glazing superintendent degrees

    High School Diploma

    50.0 %

    Associate

    50.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific glazing superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    General Contractors73.95%
    Safety Rules26.05%
  3. Complete relevant glazing superintendent training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New glazing superintendents 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 glazing superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real glazing superintendent resumes.
  4. Research glazing superintendent duties and responsibilities

    • Cut and attach mounting strips, moldings, gaskets or metal clips to surface in preparation for mirror installation.
    • Complete tear-down of existing structures and prepare for new construction.
  5. Apply for glazing superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a glazing superintendent 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 glazing superintendent salary

The average glazing superintendent salary in the United States is $46,029 per year or $22 per hour. Glazing superintendent salaries range between $25,000 and $82,000 per year.

Average glazing superintendent salary
$46,029 Yearly
$22.13 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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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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