As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Cedar Rapids, IA is $57,521, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,106 weekly, or $4,793 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 Cedar Rapids, IA vary widely, spanning from $45,566 to $71,642. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,263) and 75th percentile ($64,913), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,642 per year. This $13,650 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, Cedar Rapids Winemaker often earn 0.0% lower than national averages. However, Cedar Rapids currently ranks 536 statewide 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 $45,566 Cedar Rapids, IA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $51,263 Cedar Rapids, IA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $57,521 Cedar Rapids, IA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $64,913 Cedar Rapids, IA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $71,642 Cedar Rapids, IA February 01, 2026
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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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    Winemaker

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $51,263 to $64,913 with the average base salary of $57,521. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,150 to $80,844 with the average total cash compensation of $65,671.

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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa    The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and t....More

Cedar Rapids, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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