How Much Does a Winemaker Make in Houston, TX ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Winemaker Salary in Houston, TX

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Houston, TX is $60,010, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,154 weekly, or $5,001 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $47,538 to $74,742. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,482) and 75th percentile ($67,721), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,742 per year. This $14,239 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, Houston Winemaker often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Winemaker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Hospitality & Leisure to offset market challenges.

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Winemaker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Winemaker Salary $47,538 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,482 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,010 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,721 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $74,742 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
25% $53,482 10% $47,538 90% $74,742 75% $67,721 $60,010 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in Houston, TX. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $53,482 to $67,721 with the average base salary of $60,010. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,926 to $84,342 with the average total cash compensation of $68,513.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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