Spa Managers
SOC code 11-9179 · O*NET-SOC 11-9179.02 · Medium preparation needed
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Spa Managers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$69,770
a year
Hourly
$33.54
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$78,190
$37.59 per hour
Middle 50%
$54,130 – $94,440
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$44,910 – $118,710
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
10,450
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Personal Service Managers, All Other”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $44,910
- $21.59/hr
- 25th percentile
- $54,130
- $26.03/hr
- Median percentile
- $69,770
- $33.54/hr
- 75th percentile
- $94,440
- $45.41/hr
- 90th percentile
- $118,710
- $57.07/hr
What does a spa manager do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.
- Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.
- Assess employee performance and suggest ways to improve work.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, or hygiene standards.
- Verify staff credentials, such as educational and certification requirements.
- Check spa equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Establish spa budgets and financial goals.
How to become a spa manager
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.
Common questions
How much does a spa manager earn?
The national median is $69,770 a year. The full range runs from $44,910 at the 10th percentile to $118,710 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a spa manager without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Speaking4.0/5
- Monitoring4.0/5
- Active Listening3.9/5
- Critical Thinking3.9/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service5.0/5
- Sales and Marketing4.8/5
- English Language4.7/5
- Administration and Management4.4/5
- Education and Training4.2/5
- Administrative3.8/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.6/5
Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Personnel Resources, Time Management.