As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in District of Columbia is $76,139, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,464 weekly, or $6,345 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $60,322 to $94,776. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,860) and 75th percentile ($85,894), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,776 per year. This $18,034 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, District of Columbia Winemaker often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 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 $60,322 DC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,860 DC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $76,139 DC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $85,894 DC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $94,776 DC September 01, 2026
25% $67,860 10% $60,322 90% $94,776 75% $85,894 $76,139 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 Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $76,556 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $76,559 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $76,560 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $76,559 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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