As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Michigan is $59,247, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,139 weekly, or $4,937 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $46,940 to $73,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,805) and 75th percentile ($66,862), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,795 per year. This $14,057 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, Michigan Winemaker often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $46,940 MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $52,805 MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,247 MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,862 MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $73,795 MI April 01, 2026
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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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $68,797 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $64,408 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $65,875 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $68,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $67,405 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $64,022 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $65,193 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $64,098 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $64,022 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $64,022 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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