Also called: Wine Educator, WSET Instructor, Spirits Educator, Wine Instructor
Teaches classes on wine, beer or spirits to restaurant staff, people studying for certificates, and curious consumers.
In the morning you lead a WSET Level 2 class through six Italian reds, explaining why each tastes the way it does. In the afternoon you train a restaurant's servers on the new wine list, and at night you host a public tasting class.
Estimate; many educators combine teaching with sales or sommelier work, and freelance class fees vary widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Advanced certificates (WSET Level 3 or Diploma, Court of Master Sommeliers, or the Society of Wine Educators' CSW/CWE) plus years in wine sales or restaurants.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Wine Studies, Communication.
Growing about average. A small field; demand follows restaurant staff training and interest in wine certificates.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI study apps cover facts and maps; guided tasting, teaching a room and certificate coaching in person stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Geography, Speech or theater, French or Italian.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3021.
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