As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Wisconsin is $59,181, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,138 weekly, or $4,932 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $46,888 to $73,712. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,746) and 75th percentile ($66,787), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,712 per year. This $14,041 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, Wisconsin Winemaker often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $46,888 WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $52,746 WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,181 WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,787 WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $73,712 WI April 01, 2026
25% $52,746 10% $46,888 90% $73,712 75% $66,787 $59,181 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 Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $64,270 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $65,221 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $67,329 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $68,424 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $66,571 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $66,736 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $64,924 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $68,424 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $68,452 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $64,270 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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