As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Virginia is $60,539, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,164 weekly, or $5,045 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 $47,957 to $75,401. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,953) and 75th percentile ($68,318), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,401 per year. This $14,365 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 $47,957 VA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $53,953 VA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $60,539 VA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $68,318 VA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $75,401 VA February 01, 2026
25% $53,953 10% $47,957 90% $75,401 75% $68,318 $60,539 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 $75,994 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $66,591 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $59,892 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $64,553 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $64,388 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $61,649 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $66,179 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $75,651 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $75,994 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $62,041 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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