Manufactured building and mobile home installers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,120 | $13.04 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,990 | $22.11 |
| Mean (average) | $45,410 | $21.83 |
| 90th percentile | $60,810 | $29.24 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Manufactured building and mobile home installers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 21 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,670 | $34,670 | $45,600 | 40 | 1.09 |
| California | $59,450 | $48,540 | $73,790 | ||
| Florida | $39,140 | $34,880 | $59,130 | 80 | 0.39 |
| Georgia | $50,060 | $40,680 | $59,690 | 160 | 1.68 |
| Indiana | $46,050 | $33,900 | $46,050 | ||
| Kentucky | $34,770 | $32,220 | $40,070 | ||
| Missouri | $55,390 | $50,480 | $58,560 | 40 | 0.64 |
| Montana | $43,310 | $30,060 | $54,110 | 50 | 5.13 |
| New Mexico | $47,960 | $37,940 | $55,420 | 50 | 3.04 |
| New York | $47,280 | $35,390 | $55,850 | 60 | 0.34 |
| North Carolina | $51,460 | $39,040 | $60,520 | 160 | 1.65 |
| North Dakota | $49,820 | $46,830 | $55,140 | 40 | 4.42 |
| Ohio | $46,730 | $38,600 | $74,660 | 50 | 0.49 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,920 | $36,490 | $56,160 | 170 | 1.43 |
| South Carolina | $44,120 | $36,690 | $50,270 | 40 | 0.86 |
| South Dakota | $46,890 | $44,810 | $56,360 | 50 | 5.82 |
| Tennessee | $45,990 | $38,370 | $45,990 | 90 | 1.44 |
| Texas | $34,910 | $27,100 | $48,240 | 700 | 2.57 |
| Virginia | $50,500 | $28,610 | $57,630 | 30 | 0.42 |
| Washington | $56,690 | $47,430 | $64,110 | ||
| West Virginia | $26,690 | $23,290 | $38,730 | 90 | 6.23 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for manufactured building and mobile home installers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 14.9%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for manufactured building and mobile home installers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager CIP 46.0412
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
- Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
- Repair leaks in plumbing or gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
- Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
- List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
- Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools.
- Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
- Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Email software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Delivery Crew Worker, House Hauler, Mobile Home Installer, Mobile Home Laborer, Mobile Home Set-Up Person, Set Up Technician (Set Up Tech).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do manufactured building and mobile home installers make?
The national median annual wage for manufactured building and mobile home installers was $45,990 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $27,120 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $60,810. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do manufactured building and mobile home installers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is manufactured building and mobile home installers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of manufactured building and mobile home installers to change +5.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay manufactured building and mobile home installers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($59,450), Washington ($56,690), Missouri ($55,390). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.