As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Troy, NY is $69,758, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,342 weekly, or $5,813 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 Troy, NY vary widely, spanning from $55,266 to $86,832. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,172) and 75th percentile ($78,695), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,832 per year. This $16,523 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, Troy Winemaker often earn 4.6% higher than national averages. However, Troy currently ranks 286 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 $55,266 Troy, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $62,172 Troy, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $69,758 Troy, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $78,695 Troy, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $86,832 Troy, NY September 01, 2026
25% $62,172 10% $55,266 90% $86,832 75% $78,695 $69,758 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 Troy, NY. The base salary for Winemaker ranges from $62,172 to $78,695 with the average base salary of $69,758. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,893 to $86,824 with the average total cash compensation of $70,525.

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About Troy, New York    Troy is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. The city is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on th....More

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