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Job outlook for viticulturists in the United States
Are viticulturist jobs in demand?
Viticulturist job and salary trends over time
Viticulturist jobs over time
Viticulturist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 192 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 172 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 174 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 185 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 175 | 0.00% |
Average viticulturist salary over time
Viticulturist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,625 | $24.82 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $49,345 | $23.72 | --1.2% |
| 2024 | $49,931 | $24.01 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $48,744 | $23.43 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $48,642 | $23.39 | +3.7% |
Viticulturist jobs by state
Most common states for viticulturists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 4 | 0% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 3 | 0% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 2 | 0% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 2 | 0% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 2 | 0% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 2 | 0% |
| 8 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 2 | 0% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1 | 0% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for viticulturists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso de Robles | 1 | 3% | $58,411 |
| 2 | Napa | 1 | 1% | $57,424 |
Viticulturist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of viticulturist experts
Cornell University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Viticulturist job market given the pandemic?
Russell Moss: Historically, hiring in farming activities, like viticulture, are less negatively impacted by a slumping economy than other industrial sectors. There has been a negative impact on the hiring of people for direct-to-consumer roles at wineries, as tourism has suffered during the pandemic. However, farming has to continue. So while vineyard management and winemaking positions saw an initial decrease in hiring due to the immediate impact of the pandemic, I suspect we will see hiring for these roles quickly rebound. Further, hiring for temporary harvest positions has increased dramatically, as wineries are unable to get workers from abroad due to pandemic related travel restrictions.
What technical skills for a Viticulturist stand out to employers?
Russell Moss: Employers in the farming sector, like viticulture, value practical hands-on skills and experience combined with a solid theoretical understanding of the farming system. If a recent graduate had farming experience prior to entering university or if they had acquired farming experience through multiple summers of internships or summer jobs, they will be more likely to attain gainful employment upon graduation. However, students graduating with applied degrees in viticulture or horticulture, are not just relegated to farm management jobs. They have been trained in science and can work for laboratories, consulting businesses, sales and other agricultural support roles.
How have salaries changed over time for Viticulturists?
Russell Moss: The average salary of a vineyard manager has increased by about 6% since 2015, according to the annual Wine Business Monthly survey.