Jobs Similar to Glaziers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to glaziers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers and Carpenters.
Glaziers: $57,080 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Glaziers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural Iron and Steel WorkersSame group | 82% | $62,780+10% | High school |
| 2 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSame group | 82% | $58,930+3% | High school |
| 3 | CarpentersSame group | 82% | $60,580+6% | High school |
| 4 | RoofersSame group | 81% | $55,440−3% | High school |
| 5 | Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSame group | 81% | $57,660+1% | High school |
| 6 | Tile and Stone SettersSame group | 80% | $55,690−2% | High school |
| 7 | Insulation Workers, MechanicalSame group | 80% | $58,340+2% | High school |
| 8 | Carpet InstallersSame group | 80% | $50,340−12% | High school |
| 9 | Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSame group | 80% | $76,170+33% | High school |
| 10 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSame group | 80% | $58,970+3% | High school |
| 11 | Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSame group | 79% | $62,120+9% | High school |
| 12 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSame group | 79% | $49,120−14% | High school |
| 13 | StonemasonsSame group | 79% | $57,390+1% | High school |
| 14 | Floor Sanders and FinishersSame group | 78% | $50,440−12% | High school |
| 15 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 78% | $47,550−17% | High school |
| 16 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSame group | 78% | $56,460−1% | High school |
| 17 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 78% | $42,360−26% | High school |
| 18 | PaperhangersSame group | 78% | $52,140−9% | High school |
| 19 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 78% | $63,870+12% | High school |
| 20 | Helpers--Carpenters | 77% | $43,780−23% | High school |
- 1Structural Iron and Steel Workers
82% similar · $62,780 (+10%) · High school · Same group
- 2Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
82% similar · $58,930 (+3%) · High school · Same group
- 3Carpenters
82% similar · $60,580 (+6%) · High school · Same group
- 4Roofers
81% similar · $55,440 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 5Plasterers and Stucco Masons
81% similar · $57,660 (+1%) · High school · Same group
- 6Tile and Stone Setters
80% similar · $55,690 (−2%) · High school · Same group
- 7Insulation Workers, Mechanical
80% similar · $58,340 (+2%) · High school · Same group
- 8Carpet Installers
80% similar · $50,340 (−12%) · High school · Same group
- 9Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
80% similar · $76,170 (+33%) · High school · Same group
- 10Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
80% similar · $58,970 (+3%) · High school · Same group
- 11Brickmasons and Blockmasons
79% similar · $62,120 (+9%) · High school · Same group
- 12Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
79% similar · $49,120 (−14%) · High school · Same group
- 13Stonemasons
79% similar · $57,390 (+1%) · High school · Same group
- 14Floor Sanders and Finishers
78% similar · $50,440 (−12%) · High school · Same group
- 15Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
78% similar · $47,550 (−17%) · High school
- 16Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
78% similar · $56,460 (−1%) · High school · Same group
- 17Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
78% similar · $42,360 (−26%) · High school
- 18Paperhangers
78% similar · $52,140 (−9%) · High school · Same group
- 19Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
78% similar · $63,870 (+12%) · High school
- 20Helpers--Carpenters
77% similar · $43,780 (−23%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than glaziers.
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers80% similar · $76,170 (+33%)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic78% similar · $63,870 (+12%)
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers82% similar · $62,780 (+10%)
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons79% similar · $62,120 (+9%)
- Carpenters82% similar · $60,580 (+6%)
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers82% similar · $58,930 (+3%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for glaziers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where glaziers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Mechanical Door Repairers (80)
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (79)
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (78)
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (78)
- Fence Erectors (77)
- Helpers--Carpenters (77)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (77)
- Upholsterers (75)
- Helpers--Roofers (74)
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (74)
Questions about jobs like glaziers
What jobs are most similar to glaziers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Structural Iron and Steel Workers (82% similar), Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (82% similar), Carpenters (82% similar), Roofers (81% similar) and Plasterers and Stucco Masons (81% similar).
Which jobs like glaziers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +33%; usually a high school diploma), Layout Workers ($63,870, +12%; usually a high school diploma) and Structural Iron and Steel Workers ($62,780, +10%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with glaziers ($57,080). Without more preparation than glaziers usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Layout Workers and Structural Iron and Steel Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.