As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Colorado is $61,403, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,181 weekly, or $5,117 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $48,646 to $76,433. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,726) and 75th percentile ($69,270), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,433 per year. This $14,544 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, Colorado Winemaker often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $48,646 CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $54,726 CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $61,403 CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $69,270 CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $76,433 CO May 01, 2026
25% $54,726 10% $48,646 90% $76,433 75% $69,270 $61,403 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 Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $69,288 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $67,860 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $67,516 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $67,756 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $68,331 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $70,807 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $69,951 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $70,336 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $67,539 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $67,483 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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