Painter at Glaziers Architectural Metal and Glassworkers Apprenticeship Committee
at Glaziers Architectural Metal and Glassworkers Apprenticeship Committee in Seattle, WA
About This Program
The Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glassworkers Apprenticeship Committee, based in Seattle, WA, sponsors this apprenticeship under the painter/glazier occupational category. The program trains apprentices in glazing and architectural glass installation, a specialty trade that blends precision craftsmanship with construction knowledge.
This employer-sponsored program runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in cutting and installing glass, working with aluminum and metal framing systems, applying sealants and glazing compounds, and following safety procedures for working with large glass panels in commercial and residential buildings.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journey-level glaziers equipped to work on storefronts, curtain walls, windows, and specialty glass installations throughout the Seattle region. Apprentices earn wages throughout their training, making this an accessible entry point into a specialized trade.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Painter Career Outlook
National Median
$22.47/hr
~$46,737.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Painter employment is projected to grow in line with construction and renovation activity. Residential repainting and commercial building maintenance provide steady, recurring demand. Painters with industrial coating experience, lead abatement certification, or decorative finishing skills command higher wages and have the strongest employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Painter Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Painters in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
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