As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Madison, WI is $67,750, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,303 weekly, or $5,646 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $53,675 to $84,332. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,382) and 75th percentile ($76,430), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,332 per year. This $16,048 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, Madison Winemaker often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $53,675 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,382 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $67,750 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $76,430 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $84,332 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
25% $60,382 10% $53,675 90% $84,332 75% $76,430 $67,750 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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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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68495
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in Madison, WI. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $60,382 to $76,430 with the average base salary of $67,750. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,910 to $84,325 with the average total cash compensation of $68,495.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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