As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Louisiana is $57,161, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,099 weekly, or $4,763 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $45,280 to $71,193. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,942) and 75th percentile ($64,505), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,193 per year. This $13,563 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, Louisiana Winemaker often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $45,280 LA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $50,942 LA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $57,161 LA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $64,505 LA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $71,193 LA February 01, 2026
25% $50,942 10% $45,280 90% $71,193 75% $64,505 $57,161 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $61,670 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $64,868 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $59,577 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $65,191 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $59,577 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $64,827 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $64,642 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $60,126 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $65,273 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $64,642 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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