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Job outlook for sommeliers in the United States
Are sommelier jobs in demand?
Yes, sommelier jobs are in demand. Sommelier demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Sommelier job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of sommelier jobs and the average sommelier salary over time.
Sommelier jobs over time
Sommelier job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,164 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,254 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,664 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,666 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,667 | 0.00% |
Average sommelier salary over time
Sommelier salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,584 | $19.51 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $39,131 | $18.81 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $37,234 | $17.90 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $35,593 | $17.11 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $34,174 | $16.43 | +3.8% |
Sommelier jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of sommelier job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where sommeliers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for sommeliers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 37 | 1% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 7 | 1% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 96 | 0% |
| 4 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 77 | 0% |
| 5 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 38 | 0% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 25 | 0% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 23 | 0% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 22 | 0% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 17 | 0% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 15 | 0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 13 | 0% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 8 | 0% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 7 | 0% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 7 | 0% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 5 | 0% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 3 | 0% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 2 | 0% |
| 19 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for sommeliers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | 8 | 10% | $46,825 |
| 2 | Beverly Hills | 3 | 9% | $47,280 |
| 3 | West Hollywood | 3 | 8% | $47,269 |
| 4 | Miami Beach | 3 | 3% | $35,668 |
| 5 | Franklin | 2 | 3% | $34,489 |
| 6 | Miami | 8 | 2% | $35,680 |
| 7 | New York | 59 | 1% | $63,040 |
| 8 | Washington | 6 | 1% | $60,166 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $32,978 |
| 10 | Austin | 5 | 1% | $39,679 |
| 11 | San Francisco | 5 | 1% | $47,489 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 9 | 0% | $47,283 |
| 13 | Chicago | 7 | 0% | $34,581 |
| 14 | Dallas | 5 | 0% | $38,912 |
| 15 | Las Vegas | 3 | 0% | $36,540 |
| 16 | Fort Worth | 2 | 0% | $38,971 |
| 17 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $39,425 |