Spa director vs med spa manager

The differences between spa directors and med spa managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a spa director and a med spa manager. Additionally, a spa director has an average salary of $47,024, which is higher than the $45,113 average annual salary of a med spa manager.

The top three skills for a spa director include customer service, reservations and front desk. The most important skills for a med spa manager are patient satisfaction, administrative tasks, and front desk.

Spa director vs med spa manager overview

	Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Yearly salary	$47,024	$45,113
Hourly rate	$22.61	$21.69
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	6,401	32,168
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Spa director vs med spa manager salary

Spa directors and med spa managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Average salary	$47,024	$45,113
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $89,000	Between $21,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	Napa, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Lincoln Holdings LLC	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between spa director and med spa manager education

There are a few differences between a spa director and a med spa manager in terms of educational background:

	Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Spa director vs med spa manager demographics

Here are the differences between spa directors' and med spa managers' demographics:

	Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 15.8% Female, 84.2%	Male, 21.4% Female, 78.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between spa director and med spa manager duties and responsibilities

Spa director example responsibilities.

Manage outside appointment bookings which include traveling, security, POS systems, equipment storage & maintenance.
Ensure routine maintenance of all spa equipment are kept along with the highest level of cleanliness throughout spa.
Produce all event materials and handle reservations.
Monitor inventory, coordinate purchasing and process payroll.
Recommend improved cleaning products or cleaning methods towards optimal levels of sanitation and cleanliness.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures including payroll systems, training protocols, inventory control and purchasing methods.

Med spa manager example responsibilities.

Maintain club cleanliness, manage expenses, maximize profit, and create a positive environment for both members and employees.
Supervise administrative functions and ensure all records, payroll and schedules remain up-to-date and file appropriately.
Review and revise treatment reservations daily to maximize revenue.

Spa director vs med spa manager skills

Common spa director skills

Customer Service, 18%
Reservations, 8%
Front Desk, 7%
Guest Satisfaction, 6%
Spa Services, 6%
Cleanliness, 5%

Common med spa manager skills

Patient Satisfaction, 69%
Administrative Tasks, 16%
Front Desk, 15%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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