As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Virginia is $60,583, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,049 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $47,998 to $75,458. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,996) and 75th percentile ($68,369), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,458 per year. This $14,373 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, Virginia Winemaker often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $47,998 VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,996 VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,583 VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $68,369 VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $75,458 VA April 01, 2026
25% $53,996 10% $47,998 90% $75,458 75% $68,369 $60,583 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $76,286 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $66,847 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $60,122 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $64,800 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $64,635 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $61,886 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $66,433 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $75,941 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $76,286 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $62,279 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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