As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Arkansas is $54,404, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,046 weekly, or $4,534 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 Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $43,107 to $67,745. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,491) and 75th percentile ($61,387), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,745 per year. This $12,896 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, Arkansas Winemaker often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide for Winemaker job salary. 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 $43,107 AR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $48,491 AR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $54,404 AR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $61,387 AR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,745 AR July 01, 2026
25% $48,491 10% $43,107 90% $67,745 75% $61,387 $54,404 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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Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $60,888 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $61,306 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $62,330 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $60,492 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $60,880 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $60,608 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $60,604 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $60,920 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $60,950 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $60,671 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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