Spa Manager Salary in 2026

    SOC: 11-9179.02 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $61,340
    per year
    Salary Range
    $37K – $111K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    10,490
    employed
    Job Growth
    +6.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Spa Managers Make?

    Spa Managers earn a median annual salary of $61,340 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $36,880 at the 10th percentile to $111,130 at the 90th percentile — a range of $74,250. The highest-paying state is Maryland at $90,200.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$36,880
    25th percentile$47,670
    Median (50th)$61,340
    75th percentile$82,890
    90th percentile$111,130
    10th: $36,880Median: $61,34090th: $111,130
    Section 02

    Spa Manager Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Marylandtop$90,200
    Hawaii$84,840
    Wisconsin$83,250
    Washington$81,100
    Ohio$71,890
    Arizona$71,390
    Pennsylvania$69,130
    California$67,590
    Virginia$65,020
    Oregon$62,790
    New Jersey$62,490
    New York$62,070
    Illinois$61,130
    North Carolina$60,400
    Utah$59,840
    Iowa$57,280
    Indiana$57,070
    Texas$56,810
    Massachusetts$56,570
    Michigan$56,180
    Oklahoma$54,410
    Georgia$54,340
    South Carolina$53,160
    Florida$52,270
    Kentucky$50,030
    Mississippi$49,880
    Minnesota$49,690
    Nebraska$46,300
    Tennessee$43,210
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Spa Managers

    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
    Highest paying
    $93,420
    top metro salary
    Maryland
    $90,200
    $-3,220 vs highest
    Hawaii
    $84,840
    $-8,580 vs highest
    Wisconsin
    $83,250
    $-10,170 vs highest
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $78,810
    $-14,610 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $72,240
    $-21,180 vs highest
    Ohio
    $71,890
    $-21,530 vs highest
    Pennsylvania
    $69,130
    $-24,290 vs highest
    Section 04

    Spa Manager Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$36,880 – $47,670
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$61,340
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$82,890
    Senior (15+ yrs)$111,130+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Spa Manager

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Spa Managers in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD earn $93,420 — $32,080 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($82,890) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Spa Manager Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Spa Managerthis career$61,340
    Training and Development Manager$127,090
    Food Service Manager$65,310
    Lodging Manager$68,130
    Medical and Health Services Manager$117,960

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 11-9179.02 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.