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What is a spa manager/esthetician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a spa manager/esthetician. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.18 an hour? That's $46,124 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 17% and produce 13,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSpa Manager/EstheticianUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,124

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.5

Growth rate 17%

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 93.22%

male 6.78%

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
8.5

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.3

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Spa manager/esthetician career paths

Key steps to become a spa manager/esthetician

  1. Explore spa manager/esthetician education requirements

    Most common spa manager/esthetician degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.3 %

    Associate

    24.4 %

    Certificate

    11.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific spa manager/esthetician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service14.02%
    Payroll10.87%
    Front Desk8.83%
    Skin Care Products8.63%
    Laser Treatments6.28%
  3. Complete relevant spa manager/esthetician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New spa managers/esthetician 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 spa manager/esthetician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real spa manager/esthetician resumes.
  4. Research spa manager/esthetician duties and responsibilities

    • Answer phone, make appointments, enter all transactions in POS and balance books at end of day, manage inventory.
    • Motivate stylists to achieve corporate goals and productivity.
    • Retail, salon, massages, body care (facials, body wraps, pedicures, manicures, waxing) sales.
    • Assure timely availability of qualify associates through active participation in the salon recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training process.7.
  5. Apply for spa manager/esthetician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a spa manager/esthetician 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 spa manager/esthetician salary

The average spa manager/esthetician salary in the United States is $46,124 per year or $22 per hour. Spa manager/esthetician salaries range between $25,000 and $81,000 per year.

Average spa manager/esthetician salary
$46,124 Yearly
$22.18 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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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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