As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Idaho is $56,179, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,080 weekly, or $4,682 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $44,508 to $69,930. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,070) and 75th percentile ($63,377), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,930 per year. This $13,307 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, Idaho Winemaker often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $44,508 ID May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $50,070 ID May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $56,179 ID May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $63,377 ID May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $69,930 ID May 01, 2026
25% $50,070 10% $44,508 90% $69,930 75% $63,377 $56,179 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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $60,806 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $62,603 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $62,515 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $62,536 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $61,852 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $60,808 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $62,447 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $60,665 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $62,669 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $65,827 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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