Career Outlook for Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

Also known as:  Almond Paste Molder, Burial Vault Maker, Cigar Roller, Clay Modeler, Concrete Vault Maker, Glass Bender, Glass Block Bender, Glass Blower, Glass Presser, Glass Tube Bender
The overall job outlook for Glass Blower, Molder, Bender, or Finisher careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 14.97 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 2.5 percent per year. Demand for Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers is expected to go up, with an expected 17,250 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 6.69 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers in the following states
California 3,760
Pennsylvania 2,350
Texas 1,980
Florida 1,500
Ohio 1,400
New York 1,370
Georgia 1,330
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
North Dakota 40
Hawaii 50
Idaho 80
Rhode Island 90
Maine 90
South Dakota 90
New Hampshire 120