How Much Does a Winemaker Make in Columbus, GA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Winemaker Salary in Columbus, GA

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Columbus, GA is $53,151, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,022 weekly, or $4,429 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 Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $42,104 to $66,198. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,368) and 75th percentile ($59,980), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,198 per year. This $12,612 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, Columbus Winemaker often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 774 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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Winemaker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Winemaker Salary $42,104 Columbus, GA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $47,368 Columbus, GA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,151 Columbus, GA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,980 Columbus, GA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,198 Columbus, GA February 01, 2026
25% $47,368 10% $42,104 90% $66,198 75% $59,980 $53,151 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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    3 - 5 years experience
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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 Columbus, GA. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $47,368 to $59,980 with the average base salary of $53,151. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,276 to $74,702 with the average total cash compensation of $60,682.

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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