As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Des Moines, IA is $67,447, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,297 weekly, or $5,621 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 Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $53,435 to $83,956. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,113) and 75th percentile ($76,088), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,956 per year. This $15,975 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, Des Moines Winemaker often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 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 $53,435 Des Moines, IA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,113 Des Moines, IA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,447 Des Moines, IA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $76,088 Des Moines, IA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $83,956 Des Moines, IA September 01, 2026
25% $60,113 10% $53,435 90% $83,956 75% $76,088 $67,447 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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    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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $60,113 to $76,088 with the average base salary of $67,447. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,611 to $83,948 with the average total cash compensation of $68,189.

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