How much does a service manager make?
Answer: A typical service manager in the United States makes $69,770 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 10,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Service manager pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $44,910 | $69,770 | $118,710 | about 10,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $83,990 | about 510 |
| California | $77,840 | about 2,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, earnings vary with specialty, employer industry, and location: BLS estimates differ across industries and metro areas. Relevant experience and credentials may also help, and work schedules vary by employer.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a service manager do?
All personal service managers not listed separately. Excludes “Financial Specialists” (13-2000). Daycare Managers are included in Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (11-9031).
What's a typical day like?
A spa manager checks equipment, plans services, assigns staff, and watches budgets. A wellness manager may plan yoga or strength classes, track attendance, and survey members about what classes they want.
How to get this job
In the U.S., spa managers often begin with a high-school diploma and work experience; wellness coordinators commonly study exercise science or a related field in college. Many wellness jobs also require professional certification.
Did you know?
A wellness coordinator might work for an insurance company or a senior residence—not just a gym.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes119179.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9179.00
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9179.01
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9179.02
- www.careeronestop.org/Videos/careeronestop-videos.aspx?videocode=11917901
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY