As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in New Jersey is $65,162, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,253 weekly, or $5,430 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $51,619 to $81,159. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,073) and 75th percentile ($73,535), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,159 per year. This $15,462 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, New Jersey Winemaker often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $51,619 NJ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $58,073 NJ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $65,162 NJ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $73,535 NJ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $81,159 NJ February 01, 2026
25% $58,073 10% $51,619 90% $81,159 75% $73,535 $65,162 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $77,724 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $78,342 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $78,410 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $77,360 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $79,543 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $77,724 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $76,344 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $77,175 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $78,410 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $77,724 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    3 - 5 years experience
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