Glazier / Pennsylvania
2026 data Pennsylvania board category estimate

Pennsylvania Glazier License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Category-average requirements, fees, and renewal figures for glazier in Pennsylvania, pending confirmation with the state licensing board.

Category estimate. The figures on this page are a category average, not yet confirmed with the Pennsylvania licensing board. The state and profession tables mark this row the same way. Treat the numbers as directional and check the board before relying on them; see the methodology limitations.

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What the Pennsylvania data shows for Glaziers

Pennsylvania sets the entry bar for glaziers at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Pennsylvania's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Pennsylvania, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Pennsylvania reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Glazier · Pennsylvania

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Pennsylvania

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Pennsylvania licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Glazier in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Glazier in Pennsylvania? ▼
To become a licensed glazier in Pennsylvania, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Pennsylvania licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Glazier license to Pennsylvania from another state? ▼
Pennsylvania evaluates out-of-state glazier licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Pennsylvania licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Pennsylvania require a background check for Glazier licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to glazier licensing in Pennsylvania at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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What to do with this glazier license

Glazier in Pennsylvania is one requirement row in a glazier-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Pennsylvania's glazier requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Glazier in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Pennsylvania's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Pennsylvania overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Pennsylvania licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.