Glass Cutter Salary in the United States

How much does a Glass Cutter make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Glass Cutter in the United States is $33,146 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Glass Cutter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,706
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,579 to $35,533
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,242
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Glass Cutter Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $35,533 $2,961 $683 $17
Average $33,146 $2,762 $637 $16
25th Percentile $30,579 $2,548 $588 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Glass Cutter Salaries

A Glass Cutter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Glass Cutter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Glass Cutter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $33,253
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,681
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,512
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,626
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,815
Levels Salary
Entry Level Glass Cutter$33,253
Intermediate Level Glass Cutter$33,681
Senior Level Glass Cutter$34,512
Specialist Level Glass Cutter$34,626
Expert Level Glass Cutter$34,815
$33,253 0 yr
$33,681 < 2 yrs
$34,512 2-4 yrs
$34,626 5-8 yrs
$34,815 > 8 yrs
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How Do Glass Cutter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Glass Cutters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $36,699.
  • California: $36,560.
  • Massachusetts: $36,073.

Top Paying Cities for Glass Cutters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $41,807
  • San Francisco: $41,396
  • Oakland: $40,478

What Skills Can Increase a Glass Cutter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 24.43% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Sales and Marketing (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.
  • Microsoft Outlook (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): Is a personal information manager software included as part of the windows version of Microsoft Office. In addition to the e-mail function, functions such as calendar, contact management, task management, memo, and to do list are implemented.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 24.43%
Sales and Marketing 1.71%
Microsoft Outlook 1.28%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Glass Cutter's salary.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Data Entry: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales and Marketing
$37,123
12%
Networking
$37,123
12%
Data Entry
$35,466
7%
Catering
$35,135
6%
Coaching
$34,803
5%
Microsoft Outlook
$34,803
5%
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How Education impacts a Glass Cutter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Glass Cutters enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Glass Cutter with a No Diploma is between $34,240 and $36,581).

Glass Cutter Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Glass Cutter
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 24.4%
Associates 20.9%
Bachelors 47.7%
Masters 5.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Glass Cutter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Glass Cutter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Glass Cutter

Salaries for a Glass Cutter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $27,818 in 2023 to around $28,043 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Glass Cutter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Glass Cutter Over Time

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$28,142
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2024 $28,142
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