Trades & Construction

How to become a Glazier

From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there

3–4 years

Typical pay

$44k–$64k

Starting from

No experience

The steps

1. 1

   Start as an apprentice or helper

   Glass shops hire green and train on site.

   3–12 months

2. 2

   Learn cutting, glazing and curtain wall

   Commercial curtain wall is where the money is.

   1–2 years

3. 3

   Get fall protection and OSHA 10

   You will be on lifts and scaffolds early.

   OSHA 10

   Course that covers thisOSHA 30-Hour Construction Practice Test 2026Udemy · around $19.99 →

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