As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Massachusetts is $65,495, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,260 weekly, or $5,458 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $51,888 to $81,527. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,373) and 75th percentile ($73,887), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,527 per year. This $15,514 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, Massachusetts Winemaker often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $51,888 MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $58,373 MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $65,495 MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $73,887 MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $81,527 MA May 01, 2026
25% $58,373 10% $51,888 90% $81,527 75% $73,887 $65,495 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $72,139 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $73,495 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $72,927 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $73,656 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $72,943 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $76,493 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $72,885 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $76,484 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $76,490 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $75,125 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    3 - 5 years experience
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