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Will AI replace glaziers?AI replacement risk 9% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,080
25th–75th pct. $46,320–$66,610
Top pay (est.)
$116,700
Top 10% $89,790
Pay in 5 years
$66,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$78,200est.
$67,300–$90,800
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
9%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.9%
3,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Glaziers? AI replacement risk

9%
Very low
Ranked #24 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Glaziers

Key skills

Coordination
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Operation and Control
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Time Management
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.1
Design
3.9
Mechanical
3.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Mathematics
3.3
Administration and Management
3.0
Engineering and Technology
3.0
Production and Processing
2.5

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsThinking Creatively

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationTrunk StrengthManual Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
44%
Less than high school
36%
Post-secondary certificate
12%
Some college
8%

Training before entry

None / short demo
41%
6–12 months
14%
4–10 years
12%
2–4 years
9%
1–2 years
7%
Over 10 years
6%
1–3 months
6%
3–6 months
4%

Related work experience

None
36%
1–2 years
25%
1–3 months
9%
8–10 years
8%
3–6 months
6%
2–4 years
5%
4–6 years
3%
Up to 1 month
2%
6–12 months
2%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.