As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Amherst, CO is $57,539, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,107 weekly, or $4,795 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Winemaker in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Winemaker in Amherst, CO vary widely, spanning from $45,580 to $71,664. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,280) and 75th percentile ($64,933), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,664 per year. This $13,653 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, Amherst Winemaker often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. 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 $45,580 Amherst, CO February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $51,280 Amherst, CO February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $57,539 Amherst, CO February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $64,933 Amherst, CO February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $71,664 Amherst, CO February 01, 2026
25% $51,280 10% $45,580 90% $71,664 75% $64,933 $57,539 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Winemaker jobs in Amherst, Colorado

Private Practice Optometrist

Nevada Vision Group - RENO, NV

Search More Winemaker Jobs in Amherst, Colorado

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Winemaker.

Job Openings for Winemaker in Amherst, CO

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Bartender

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Winemaker

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Winemaker, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
51280
64933
57539

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
64170
80870
65692
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in Amherst, CO. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $51,280 to $64,933 with the average base salary of $57,539. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,170 to $80,870 with the average total cash compensation of $65,692.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

51280
64933

 

About Amherst, Colorado    Amherst is a census-designated place and U.S. Post Office in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 58. Th....More

Amherst, Colorado  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Winemaker Salary in popular cities: DenverColorado SpringsAurora

Jobs with a similar salary range to Winemaker : Viticulturist, Wine Educator, Cellar Hand