Overview
EMPLOYED
8,000
PART-TIME SHARE
9%
FEMALE SHARE
4%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,341
MEDIAN AGE
46
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
-400
Summary
Glaziers measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat glass and mirrors.
Tasks
- Determining type and dimensions of glass required
- Laying glass over patterns on padded tables and in jigs
- Measuring and marking glass for cutting
- Examining glass and marking defective areas
- Cutting along patterns and templates
- Breaking off sheets and excess glass with notched tools and glass pliers
- Installing glass and mirrors in windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings
- Smoothing rough edges using belt sanders and smoothing wheels
- May coat, cut, etch, trim and treat glass to achieve special effects
ANZSCO Classification
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Earnings and Hours
Earnings and Hours | Glaziers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 91% | 70% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Median full-time earnings per week | $1,341 | $1,697 |
Median hourly earnings | $35 | $43 |
Industries
Glaziers work in industries like:
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
25.9%
Victoria
16.9%
Queensland
26.1%
South Australia
5.5%
Western Australia
20.2%
Tasmania
2.8%
Northern Territory
1.3%
Australian Capital Territory
1.3%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Glaziers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 46 years | 39 years |
Female share of employment | 4% | 48% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Glaziers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 0.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 2.3 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 2.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 56.1 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 15.2 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 5.4 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 15.1 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.