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Brewer salary
Average brewer salary
$38,123
How much does a brewer make?
The average brewer salary in the United States is $38,123. Brewer salaries typically range between $29,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for brewers is $18.33 per hour.
Brewer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Brewers earn the highest average salary in Wyoming.
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Where can a Brewer earn more?
Brewer Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level brewer | $37,600 | $18.07 |
| Mid-level brewer | $47,500 | $22.86 |
| Senior-level brewer | $48,200 | $23.16 |
Brewer salary estimates from across the web
Average brewer salary by state
Highest paying states for brewers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $45,030 | $21.65 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $40,539 | $19.49 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $41,530 | $19.97 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $53,864 | $25.90 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $41,343 | $19.88 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $49,088 | $23.60 |
| 7 | Maine | $40,280 | $19.37 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $42,398 | $20.38 |
| 9 | Kansas | $41,245 | $19.83 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $42,714 | $20.54 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $41,360 | $19.88 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $42,380 | $20.38 |
| 13 | Vermont | $39,198 | $18.85 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $41,647 | $20.02 |
| 15 | Indiana | $36,936 | $17.76 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $39,931 | $19.20 |
| 17 | Colorado | $39,949 | $19.21 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $45,436 | $21.84 |
| 19 | California | $40,977 | $19.70 |
| 20 | Nevada | $37,355 | $17.96 |
| 21 | Missouri | $38,778 | $18.64 |
| 22 | Washington | $40,730 | $19.58 |
| 23 | Michigan | $38,124 | $18.33 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $45,799 | $22.02 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $39,500 | $18.99 |
| 26 | Arizona | $39,435 | $18.96 |
| 27 | Montana | $38,830 | $18.67 |
| 28 | Delaware | $37,487 | $18.02 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $36,489 | $17.54 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $37,364 | $17.96 |
| 31 | New York | $37,982 | $18.26 |
| 32 | Ohio | $34,769 | $16.72 |
| 33 | Virginia | $37,618 | $18.09 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $36,098 | $17.35 |
| 35 | Maryland | $37,636 | $18.09 |
| 36 | Alaska | $36,942 | $17.76 |
| 37 | Utah | $35,915 | $17.27 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $35,116 | $16.88 |
| 39 | Illinois | $37,475 | $18.02 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $34,308 | $16.49 |
| 41 | Georgia | $35,856 | $17.24 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $34,512 | $16.59 |
| 43 | Idaho | $36,376 | $17.49 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $35,259 | $16.95 |
| 45 | Oregon | $34,220 | $16.45 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $31,976 | $15.37 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $34,258 | $16.47 |
| 48 | Texas | $34,270 | $16.48 |
| 49 | Alabama | $33,014 | $15.87 |
| 50 | Florida | $29,615 | $14.24 |
| 51 | Iowa | $33,030 | $15.88 |
Highest paying cities for brewers
The highest-paying cities for brewers are San Francisco, CA, Rochester, NH, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $42,138 | $20.26 |
| 2 | Rochester, NH | $41,457 | $19.93 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $41,304 | $19.86 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $40,839 | $19.63 |
| 5 | Fort Collins, CO | $40,088 | $19.27 |
| 6 | Tempe, AZ | $39,415 | $18.95 |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | $38,931 | $18.72 |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $37,606 | $18.08 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $37,537 | $18.05 |
| 10 | Henderson, NV | $37,151 | $17.86 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $36,451 | $17.52 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $35,939 | $17.28 |
| 13 | Frisco, TX | $34,479 | $16.58 |
| 14 | Portland, OR | $34,217 | $16.45 |
| 15 | Huntsville, AL | $33,372 | $16.04 |
| 16 | Asheville, NC | $31,705 | $15.24 |
Brewer salary details
A brewer's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a brewer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $38,123 | $3,177 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying brewer jobs
The highest paying types of brewers are lead person, section leader, and lead operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Coordinator | $49,366 | $4,114 | $23.73 | 68,532 |
| Operations Team Leader | $55,160 | $4,597 | $26.52 | 179,669 |
| Operation Supervisor | $57,279 | $4,773 | $27.54 | 94,116 |
| Quality Control Supervisor | $63,930 | $5,327 | $30.74 | 110,617 |
| Shop Supervisor | $50,689 | $4,224 | $24.37 | 35,924 |
| Manufacturing Supervisor | $71,330 | $5,944 | $34.29 | 68,725 |
Top companies hiring brewers now:
Which companies pay brewers the most?
Brewer salaries at Feather Falls Casino and Anheuser-Busch are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average brewer salary at companies like Wicked Weed Brewing and Elysian Brewing are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feather Falls Casino | $45,134 | $21.70 |
| 2 | Anheuser-Busch | $42,100 | $20.24 |
| 3 | Wicked Weed Brewing | $41,269 | $19.84 |
| 4 | Elysian Brewing | $40,049 | $19.25 |
| 5 | Surly Brewing | $40,045 | $19.25 |
| 6 | Premier Members Credit Union | $39,812 | $19.14 |
| 7 | 10 Barrel Brewing | $39,618 | $19.05 |
| 8 | Deschutes Brewery | $39,127 | $18.81 |
| 9 | Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant | $38,755 | $18.63 |
| 10 | SMV | $37,807 | $18.18 |
| 11 | Tilray | $37,246 | $17.91 |
| 12 | Ross Brewing | $37,240 | $17.90 |
| 13 | Goodwin Recruiting | $37,000 | $17.79 |
| 14 | Artisanal Brewing Ventures | $36,844 | $17.71 |
| 15 | Flix Entertainment | $36,767 | $17.68 |
| 16 | Terrapin Beer Co. | $36,664 | $17.63 |
| 17 | Firestone Walker Brewing | $36,267 | $17.44 |
| 18 | Brew Dr. Kombucha | $36,194 | $17.40 |
| 19 | BJ's Restaurants | $36,183 | $17.40 |
| 20 | Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise | $36,092 | $17.35 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Brewer salary trends
The average brewer salary has risen by $5,568 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average brewer earned $32,555 annually, but today, they earn $38,123 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for brewers over the last decade.
Compare brewer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average brewer salary over time
Compare brewer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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- Knoxville, TN
Brewer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,100 | $18.33 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $37,200 | $17.88 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $36,600 | $17.62 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $35,700 | $17.17 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $35,000 | $16.85 | +2.5% |
Recently added brewer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squatters Pub and Beers | Brewer Operator-Oskar Blues Brewery | Longmont, CO | 12/13/2024 | $43,305 |
| Probrewer/Real Beer Media | Job Position: Brewer | Brewer, ME | 12/11/2024 | $45,000 |
| Probrewer/Real Beer Media | Monday Night Brewing-Atlanta, GA-Brewer + Cellar Person | Atlanta, GA | 12/11/2024 | $45,914 |
| BC Craft Brewers Guild | Brewer/Assistant Brewer at Dog Mountain Brewing | Brewer, ME | 12/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Anheuser-Busch | Brewer I-Karbach Brewing Company | Houston, TX | 12/09/2024 | $43,827 |
| Alaskan Brewing Company | Brewer | Juneau, AK | 12/09/2024 | $45,000 |
| Probrewer/Real Beer Media | Assistant Brewer-Stormbreaker Brewing | Portland, OR | 12/09/2024 | $37,566 |
| Probrewer/Real Beer Media | Brewer-Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey | Downe, NJ | 12/09/2024 | $70,000 |
| Athletic Brewing Company | Production Brewer, SAN Diego | San Diego, CA | 12/05/2024 | $50,088 |
| Clipper City Brewing, Dba Heavy Seas Beer | Brewer | Baltimore, MD | 12/05/2024 | $39,653 |
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