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What is a day spa manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a day spa manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.28 an hour? That's $48,418 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDay Spa ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,418

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.9

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.24%

Asian 5.13%

Black or African American 12.23%

Hispanic or Latino 15.87%

Unknown 4.62%

White 60.91%

Gender

female 87.21%

male 12.79%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
7.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
8.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a day spa manager

  1. Explore day spa manager education requirements

    Most common day spa manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    52.4 %

    Associate

    31.0 %

    High School Diploma

    7.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific day spa manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service37.76%
    Payroll35.62%
    Front Desk16.78%
    Makeup9.84%
  3. Complete relevant day spa manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New day spa managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a day spa manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real day spa manager resumes.
  4. Research day spa manager duties and responsibilities

    • Maintain club cleanliness, manage expenses, maximize profit, and create a positive environment for both members and employees.
    • Train estheticians on facials, body waxing, manicures, and pedicures.
    • Assure timely availability of qualify associates through active participation in the salon recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training process.7.
    • Perform aromatherapy facials according to Aveda procedures.
  5. Apply for day spa manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a day spa manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average day spa manager salary

The average day spa manager salary in the United States is $48,418 per year or $23 per hour. Day spa manager salaries range between $27,000 and $84,000 per year.

Average day spa manager salary
$48,418 Yearly
$23.28 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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