As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Fort Smith, AR is $60,068, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,155 weekly, or $5,006 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 Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $47,590 to $74,771. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,536) and 75th percentile ($67,764), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,771 per year. This $14,228 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, Fort Smith Winemaker often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 793 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 $47,590 Fort Smith, AR September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,536 Fort Smith, AR September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,068 Fort Smith, AR September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,764 Fort Smith, AR September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $74,771 Fort Smith, AR September 01, 2026
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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 Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $53,536 to $67,764 with the average base salary of $60,068. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,324 to $74,764 with the average total cash compensation of $60,729.

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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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