As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in the US is $68,767, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,322 weekly, or $5,731 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Winemaker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Winemaker in the US vary widely, spanning from $54,481 to $85,599. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,290) and 75th percentile ($77,578), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,599 per year. This $16,288 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Point of Sale, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Winemaker often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Hospitality & Leisure to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Winemaker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Winemaker Salary $54,481 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $61,290 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $68,767 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $77,578 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $85,599 US September 01, 2026
25% $61,290 10% $54,481 90% $85,599 75% $77,578 $68,767 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Winemaker ?

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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    Bartender

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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