As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Fresno, CA is $60,239, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,158 weekly, or $5,020 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $47,719 to $75,026. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,685) and 75th percentile ($67,979), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,026 per year. This $14,294 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, Fresno Winemaker often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 336 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 $47,719 Fresno, CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,685 Fresno, CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,239 Fresno, CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,979 Fresno, CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $75,026 Fresno, CA February 01, 2026
25% $53,685 10% $47,719 90% $75,026 75% $67,979 $60,239 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 Fresno, CA. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $53,685 to $67,979 with the average base salary of $60,239. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,181 to $84,663 with the average total cash compensation of $68,774.

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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