As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Maine is $58,716, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,129 weekly, or $4,893 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 Maine vary widely, spanning from $46,524 to $73,115. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,334) and 75th percentile ($66,253), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,115 per year. This $13,919 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, Maine Winemaker often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Maine currently ranks 26 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 $46,524 ME July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $52,334 ME July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $58,716 ME July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,253 ME July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $73,115 ME July 01, 2026
25% $52,334 10% $46,524 90% $73,115 75% $66,253 $58,716 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 Saco, ME Avg. Salary $69,261 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Windham, ME Avg. Salary $69,230 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abbot, ME Avg. Salary $66,357 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, ME Avg. Salary $68,322 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, ME Avg. Salary $66,217 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, ME Avg. Salary $66,660 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alfred, ME Avg. Salary $69,290 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alna, ME Avg. Salary $67,274 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Andover, ME Avg. Salary $66,523 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anson, ME Avg. Salary $66,706 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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