As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in South Dakota is $62,496, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,202 weekly, or $5,208 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 South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $49,513 to $77,793. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,700) and 75th percentile ($70,503), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,793 per year. This $14,803 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, South Dakota Winemaker often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 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 $49,513 SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $55,700 SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $62,496 SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $70,503 SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $77,793 SD September 01, 2026
25% $55,700 10% $49,513 90% $77,793 75% $70,503 $62,496 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 Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $62,762 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $58,574 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $64,423 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $64,314 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $60,098 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $63,739 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $63,842 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $64,057 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $63,630 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $64,166 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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