As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Delaware is $60,946, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,172 weekly, or $5,079 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $48,284 to $75,863. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,318) and 75th percentile ($68,754), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,863 per year. This $14,436 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, Delaware Winemaker often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $48,284 DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $54,318 DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,946 DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $68,754 DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $75,863 DE May 01, 2026
25% $54,318 10% $48,284 90% $75,863 75% $68,754 $60,946 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $69,810 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $69,853 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $69,632 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $69,511 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $69,867 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $69,726 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $69,486 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $69,525 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $70,106 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $69,279 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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