As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Pierre, SD is $57,936, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,114 weekly, or $4,828 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $45,901 to $72,117. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,636) and 75th percentile ($65,359), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,117 per year. This $13,723 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, Pierre Winemaker often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide 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 $45,901 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $51,636 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $57,936 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $65,359 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $72,117 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25% $51,636 10% $45,901 90% $72,117 75% $65,359 $57,936 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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    Bartender

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Winemaker

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Winemaker in Pierre, SD. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $51,636 to $65,359 with the average base salary of $57,936. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,218 to $72,111 with the average total cash compensation of $58,574.

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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