As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Winemaker in the United States is $67,163. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,639 to $82,687, with most professionals earning between $37,505 and $96,821.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Winemaker Salary | $37,505 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Winemaker Salary | $51,639 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Winemaker Salary | $67,163 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Winemaker Salary | $82,687 | US | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Winemaker Salary | $96,821 | US | March 01, 2025 |
A winemaker or vintner is a person engaged in winemaking. They are generally employed by wineries or wine companies, where their work includes: Cooperating with viticulturists Monitoring the maturity of grapes to ensure their quality and to determine the correct time for harvest Crushing and pressing grapes Monitoring the settling of juice and the fermentation of grape material Filtering the wine to remove remaining solids Testing the quality of wine by tasting Placing filtered wine in casks or tanks for storage and maturation Preparing plans for bottling wine once it has matured Maki...
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1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
Associate's Degree
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