How much does a Winemaker make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Winemaker in California is $59,428. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,993 to $68,073, with most professionals earning between $45,223 and $75,943.

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 $45,223 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Winemaker Salary $51,993 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Winemaker Salary $59,428 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Winemaker Salary $68,073 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Winemaker Salary $75,943 CA April 01, 2025
25% $51,993 10% $45,223 90% $75,943 75% $68,073 $59,428 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 Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $70,510 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $71,964 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $74,070 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $70,456 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $68,821 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $73,101 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $70,604 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $67,031 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $82,187 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $81,998 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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