As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Winemaker in Wisconsin is $59,240, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,139 weekly, or $4,937 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $46,939 to $73,767. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,801) and 75th percentile ($66,844), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,767 per year. This $14,043 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 $46,939 WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $52,801 WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,240 WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $66,844 WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $73,767 WI July 01, 2026
25% $52,801 10% $46,939 90% $73,767 75% $66,844 $59,240 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 $65,811 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $65,850 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $65,992 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $67,158 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $66,753 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $67,208 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $65,830 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $67,403 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $66,821 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $65,940 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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