What are the main factors that influence a Wine Buyer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Wine Buyer's salary?

A Wine Buyer's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,716 for beginners, reaching about $38,314 at mid-level, and approach $40,360 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Wine Buyer?

Wine Buyer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wine Buyer roles are District of Columbia $40,841, California $40,686, Massachusetts $40,144. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wine Buyer roles make?

Salaries for Wine Buyer level roles vary by specialization: Wine Distributor: $76,020; Wine Director: $73,081; Wine Manager: $66,428; Wine Steward: $58,490; Wine Merchandiser: $58,433.

Wine Buyer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wine Buyer make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wine Buyer in Delaware is $37,355 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,848
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,754 to $42,324
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,564

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Wine Buyer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,324	$3,527	$814	$20
Average	$37,355	$3,113	$718	$18
25th Percentile	$32,754	$2,729	$630	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Wine Buyer Salaries

A Wine Buyer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Wine Buyer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wine Buyer'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): $36,716
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,227
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,314
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,114
Expert (over 8 years): $40,360

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Wine Buyer	$36,716
Intermediate Level Wine Buyer	$37,227
Senior Level Wine Buyer	$38,314
Specialist Level Wine Buyer	$40,114
Expert Level Wine Buyer	$40,360

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How Do Wine Buyer 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 Wine Buyers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $40,841.
California: $40,686.
Massachusetts: $40,144.

District of Columbia $40,841 California $40,686 Massachusetts $40,144 Washington $39,996 New Jersey $39,982 Alaska $39,930 Connecticut $39,421 New York $39,214

Hawaii $38,554 Rhode Island $38,244 Maryland $38,034 Minnesota $37,746 Colorado $37,636 Illinois $37,599 Oregon $37,459 Delaware $37,355

New Hampshire $37,290 Virginia $37,145 Pennsylvania $36,721 Nevada $36,507 North Dakota $36,437 Michigan $36,326 Wisconsin $36,286 Vermont $36,204

Texas $35,979 Maine $35,965 Arizona $35,942 Ohio $35,917 Georgia $35,577 Indiana $35,408 Wyoming $35,374 Utah $35,323

Iowa $35,301 Kansas $35,124 Louisiana $35,072 North Carolina $35,054 Missouri $35,046 Florida $34,902 Montana $34,825 Nebraska $34,751

Kentucky $34,710 South Carolina $34,563 Tennessee $34,471 Idaho $34,434 New Mexico $34,165 Oklahoma $34,106 Alabama $33,888 South Dakota $33,523

Arkansas $33,324 West Virginia $33,217 Mississippi $32,896

Top Paying Cities for Wine Buyers

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:

Lincoln: $37,187
Little Creek: $37,459
Magnolia: $37,405

Lincoln, DE $37,187 Little Creek, DE $37,459 Magnolia, DE $37,405 Milford, DE $37,281 Marydel, DE $37,343 Millsboro, DE $37,031 Millville, DE $37,088 Milton, DE $37,152

Nassau, DE $37,179 Ocean View, DE $37,082 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,153 Seaford, DE $37,174 Selbyville, DE $37,020 Smyrna, DE $37,485 Viola, DE $37,312 Woodside, DE $37,413

Bear, DE $37,326 Newark, DE $37,312 Claymont, DE $37,389 Delaware City, DE $37,350 Hockessin, DE $37,309 Kirkwood, DE $37,343 Middletown, DE $37,357 Montchanin, DE $37,318

New Castle, DE $37,323 Odessa, DE $37,376 Port Penn, DE $37,401 Rockland, DE $37,321 Saint Georges, DE $37,345 Townsend, DE $37,403 Winterthur, DE $37,326 Lewes, DE $37,167

Wilmington, DE $37,311 Dover, DE $37,459 Dover Afb, DE $37,262 Bethany Beach, DE $37,043 Bethel, DE $37,081 Bridgeville, DE $37,169 Camden Wyoming, DE $37,354 Cheswold, DE $37,447

Clayton, DE $37,448 Dagsboro, DE $37,017 Delmar, DE $36,958 Ellendale, DE $37,070 Felton, DE $37,279 Fenwick Island, DE $37,025 Frankford, DE $36,961 Frederica, DE $37,315

Georgetown, DE $37,003 Greenwood, DE $37,175 Harbeson, DE $37,042 Harrington, DE $37,231 Hartly, DE $37,347 Houston, DE $37,178 Kenton, DE $37,450 Laurel, DE $36,981

Yorklyn, DE $37,320

Wine Buyer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wine Buyer'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.

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$32,754

Average $37,355/year

$42,324

$2,729

Average $3,113/month

$3,527

$630

Average $718/week

$814

$16

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,324	$3,527	$814	$20
Average	$37,355	$3,113	$718	$18
25th Percentile	$32,754	$2,729	$630	$16

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