How Much Does a Winemaker Make in Anchorage, AK ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Winemaker Salary in Anchorage, AK

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Anchorage, AK is $65,962, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,269 weekly, or $5,497 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 Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $52,252 to $82,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,786) and 75th percentile ($74,438), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,155 per year. This $15,652 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, Anchorage Winemaker often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 107 statewide for Winemaker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Hospitality & Leisure to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Winemaker Salary $52,252 Anchorage, AK February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $58,786 Anchorage, AK February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $65,962 Anchorage, AK February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $74,438 Anchorage, AK February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $82,155 Anchorage, AK February 01, 2026
25% $58,786 10% $52,252 90% $82,155 75% $74,438 $65,962 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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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

Anchorage, Alaska  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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