As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Montana is $56,799, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,092 weekly, or $4,733 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $45,000 to $70,745. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,623) and 75th percentile ($64,099), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,745 per year. This $13,476 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, Montana Winemaker often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $45,000 MT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $50,623 MT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $56,799 MT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $64,099 MT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $70,745 MT April 01, 2026
25% $50,623 10% $45,000 90% $70,745 75% $64,099 $56,799 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 Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $58,875 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $65,662 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $66,213 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $58,875 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $60,163 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $60,280 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $58,875 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $65,662 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $67,487 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $58,875 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    3 - 5 years experience
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