Spa Manager

💰 Earn $67K-$112K
📚 Associate Degree
⏱️ 12–24 Month Training
📈 6.2% Job Growth
  • Perfect for those passionate about wellness and customer satisfaction.
  • Enhance guest experiences while managing a thriving spa environment.
  • Blend creativity and leadership to create a serene oasis for clients.
Spa Manager
What Spa Managers DoPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.
  • Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Schedule guest appointments.
  • Maintain client databases.
  • Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.
  • Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.
Spa Managers Education, Salary, and Growth
Minimum EducationAssociate Degree
Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Training Time1 to 2 years
Job Openings2,000 Annually

Median earnings

California Median

$77,840

Most earn within this range

median ▾
$67K25th percentile
$112K75th percentile

National Median

$69,770

Most earn within this range

median ▾
$54K25th percentile
$94K75th percentile
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Is This Career Right For You?
YOU Like
  • Influencing or leading others
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Using data or completing tasks
you value
  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships
you are skilled in
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
Go Deeper: Spa Managers Explained
Spa Manager
Spa ManagerExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.
How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree
Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years
Vocational School
Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years
Professional Upskilling
Professional UpskillingProfessional upskilling typically results in acquiring new or enhanced skills and knowledge relevant to a participant's current job or desired career path, leading to improved job performance, opportunities for career advancement, and greater employability.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ Finish in 1 week - 3 months
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