As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Minnesota is $61,563, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,184 weekly, or $5,130 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $48,775 to $76,680. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,870) and 75th percentile ($69,476), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,680 per year. This $14,606 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, Minnesota Winemaker often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $48,775 MN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $54,870 MN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $61,563 MN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $69,476 MN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $76,680 MN April 01, 2026
25% $54,870 10% $48,775 90% $76,680 75% $69,476 $61,563 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $71,656 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $72,111 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $65,296 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $68,452 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $66,089 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $61,507 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $71,573 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $66,041 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $66,406 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $66,323 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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