OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Winemaker
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsWinemaker insights
Total filings66All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$75,00051 eligible salary records
Employer names42Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$65,000–$88,188Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1 filings$83,000 median · n=1
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 51 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Assistant Winemaker28
$70,000 median · n=22 eligible
Winemaker19
$81,561 median · n=16 eligible
Associate Winemaker3
$95,000 median · n=3 eligible
Head Winemaker3
$83,084 median · n=2 eligible
Winemaker (Productions Operations Manager)3
— median · n=0 eligible
Brand Winemaker I2
$112,025 median · n=2 eligible
Enologist-Winemaker2
$46,472 median · n=2 eligible
Winemaker/International Market Manager2
$55,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
St. Helena, CA7
$67,652 median · n=4 eligible
Healdsburg, CA6
$110,100 median · n=5 eligible
Oakville, CA6
$87,782 median · n=6 eligible
Napa, CA5
$72,000 median · n=5 eligible
Fallbrook, CA4
$100,000 median · n=2 eligible
Dayton, OR3
$83,084 median · n=2 eligible
Madera, CA3
$65,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sonoma, CA3
$75,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
81.8%Certified LCAs
Certified54 81.8%
Denied6 9.1%
Withdrawn3 4.5%
Certified - Withdrawn3 4.5%
Denominator: all 66 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Jackson Family Wines, Inc.10
$97,500 median · n=10 eligible
Premium Vintners, LLC4
$100,000 median · n=2 eligible
Constellation Brands, Inc.3
$91,000 median · n=1 eligible
De Ponte Cellars, LLC3
$83,084 median · n=2 eligible
Lmr Wine Estates LLC3
— median · n=0 eligible
Clos Du Val Wine Co.2
$71,000 median · n=2 eligible
Floople, LLC2
$65,062 median · n=2 eligible
Forge Cellars, LLC2
$46,472 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$75,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$48,000
25th percentile$65,000
Median (50th)$75,000
75th percentile$88,188
90th percentile$100,000
n=51 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
66 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mazza, Inc. | Winemaker | $83,000I-200-26147-951623 Reported wage: $83,000 / year Annualized: $83,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | North East, PA | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Vignette Winery LLC | Assistant Winemaker | $78,166I-200-25178-136750 Reported wage: $78,166–$87,000 / year Annualized: $78,166 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-07 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Napa, CA | 06/27/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| 00 Oregon LLC | Winemaker | $80,205I-200-25142-009801 Reported wage: $80,205 / year Annualized: $80,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-30 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Carlton, OR | 05/22/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Koch Family Vineyards LLC | Winemaker | $86,445I-200-25139-990997 Reported wage: $86,445 / year Annualized: $86,445 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-27 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Petaluma, CA | 05/19/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Brand Winemaker 1 | $113,950I-200-25133-971868 Reported wage: $113,950 / year Annualized: $113,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-20 Employment end: 2028-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Healdsburg, CA | 05/13/2025 | 06/01/2025 |
| Kiona Vineyards, LLC | Assistant Winemaker | $65,000I-200-25098-843864 Reported wage: $65,000 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-15 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Benton City, WA | 04/08/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Associate Winemaker | $106,850I-200-25062-737885 Reported wage: $106,850 / year Annualized: $106,850 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-10 Employment end: 2028-07-01 Worker positions: 1 | Oakville, CA | 03/03/2025 | 07/02/2025 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Brand Winemaker I | $113,950I-200-24033-687320 Reported wage: $113,950 / year Annualized: $113,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-08 Employment end: 2027-02-24 Worker positions: 1 | Healdsburg, CA | 02/01/2024 | 02/25/2024 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Brand Winemaker I | $110,100I-200-23160-096963 Reported wage: $110,100 / year Annualized: $110,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-16 Employment end: 2026-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Healdsburg, CA | 06/09/2023 | 08/15/2023 |
| The Wine Collective, LLC | Assistant Winemaker | $48,000I-200-23142-042467 Reported wage: $48,000–$50,000 / year Annualized: $48,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-29 Employment end: 2025-07-01 Worker positions: 1 | Baltimore, MD | 05/22/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| Robert Mazza, Inc. | Winemaker | $82,500I-200-23132-017989 Reported wage: $82,500 / year Annualized: $82,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-19 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | North East, PA | 05/12/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| The Wine Collective LLC | Assistant Winemaker | $48,000I-200-23137-030693 Reported wage: $48,000–$50,000 / year Annualized: $48,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-19 Employment end: 2025-07-01 Worker positions: 1 | Baltimore, MD | 05/17/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| Shannon Ridge Inc. | Winemaker | $91,021I-200-23124-994556 Reported wage: $91,021–$130,000 / year Annualized: $91,021 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-11 Employment end: 2026-08-26 Worker positions: 1 | Kelseyville, CA | 05/04/2023 | 08/27/2023 |
| Pacific Union Co. | Assistant Winemaker | $85,000I-200-23093-898230 Reported wage: $85,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-10 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Oakville, CA | 04/03/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Two Kings Wine Co. LLC | Winemaker/Vineyard Manager | $60,000I-200-23096-909029 Reported wage: $60,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-10 Employment end: 2026-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Healdsburg, CA | 04/06/2023 | 05/01/2023 |
| Sutter Home Winery, Inc. | Assistant Winemaker | $68,827I-200-23087-883266 Reported wage: $68,827–$107,800 / year Annualized: $68,827 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-04 Employment end: 2026-08-12 Worker positions: 1 | St. Helena, CA | 03/28/2023 | 08/13/2023 |
| Sutter Home Winery, Inc. | Assistant Winemaker | $68,827I-200-23087-883288 Reported wage: $68,827–$107,800 / year Annualized: $68,827 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-04 Employment end: 2026-08-12 Worker positions: 1 | St. Helena, CA | 03/28/2023 | 08/13/2023 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Associate Winemaker | $95,000I-200-22341-627081 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2022-12-14 Employment end: 2026-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Oakville, CA | 12/07/2022 | 05/04/2023 |
| Vignette Winery LLC | Assistant Winemaker | $70,000I-200-22125-141938 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-12 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Napa, CA | 05/05/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Stnm Ventures, Inc. | Winemaker | $41,000I-200-22077-990846 Reported wage: $41,000–$45,000 / year Annualized: $41,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-25 Employment end: 2025-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | 03/18/2022 | 06/01/2022 |
| The Wine Group LLC | Assistant Winemaker | $79,810I-200-20352-967333 Reported wage: $79,810 / year Annualized: $79,810 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-10-29 Employment end: 2023-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | Fresno, CA | 12/17/2020 | 12/22/2020 |
| Grgich Hills Estate | Associate Winemaker | $66,477I-200-21047-080430 Reported wage: $66,477–$80,000 / year Annualized: $66,477 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-02-23 Employment end: 2024-08-11 Worker positions: 1 | St. Helena, CA | 02/16/2021 | 08/12/2021 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Assistant Winemaker | $75,000I-200-20199-721371 Reported wage: $75,000 / year Annualized: $75,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-07-24 Employment end: 2023-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Oakville, CA | 07/17/2020 | 07/27/2020 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Brand Winemaker | $100,000I-200-20111-500458 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-04-27 Employment end: 2023-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Healdsburg, CA | 04/20/2020 | 08/15/2020 |
| Jackson Family Wines, Inc. | Assistant Winemaker | $75,000I-200-20091-449016 Reported wage: $75,000 / year Annualized: $75,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-04-07 Employment end: 2023-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Sonoma, CA | 03/31/2020 | 05/04/2020 |
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