Spa Attendants

The pandemic caused a drop in revenue and employment in the spa industry as well as other personal care industries, due to lock-downs and social distancing in 2020 and early 2021. The spa industry has since rebounded, however, and steady growth is expected in the years to come.

The International SPA Association reports that spa visits have been growing steadily over the years in the United States, with clients making 187 million spa visits in 2024, a 3.1 percent increase over 2023. This increase in visits can be attributed to the growing appreciation for the benefits of spa visits, the increased number of day spas, and increased popularity of spas among men. In fact, many spas are adding treatments specifically for men. These expanding facilities and new treatment options should translate into job opportunities for everyone working in this industry, including spa attendants.

The public is becoming more health conscious, and people will continue to look to spas for both enjoyable and educational vacations. Some spas are specializing in teaching guests new patterns of diet, exercise, and skin care. A number of health care professionals are even predicting that spas will be covered by health insurance plans; doctors will write prescriptions to patients for spa treatments. To compete with other spas, and to satisfy returning guests, spas are likely to offer even more diverse lists of services and treatments. The spa attendant will have to keep ahead of health and beauty trends and be capable of adapting to new programs and methods.

Anticipating a future of one-stop beauty treatment, the owners of hair and beauty salons are dedicating rooms to spa treatments. For the cost of a little remodeling, hair salons can stay competitive with local day spas, as well as generate more business. Spa attendants may find their best job opportunities at these salons, where they can earn a good commission and establish a client base.