Glaziers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $63,810 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $78,770
Employed locally 210
National median $55,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $62,430
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $70,520
    90th
    $78,770

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Glaziers salary vs area income 76% Median Glaziers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Glaziers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $105,080
    Massachusetts $101,570
    Vineland, NJ $97,400
    Urban Honolulu, HI $92,110
    Salem, OR $86,940

    Nearby metros — Glaziers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,400
    District of Columbia $76,320
    California $65,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $63,370
    Columbia, MO $63,350

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,390
    Electricians$64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,430
    Carpenters$59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Glaziers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Glaziers in Des Moines, IA is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Glaziers salaries?

    The median Glaziers salary in Des Moines, IA is 15.1% above the national median of $55,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Glaziers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Glaziers (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,430.