Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers earn a median of $45,990 per year ($22.11/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to grow 5.8% through 2035, with about 300 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- SOC 49-9095
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $45,990a year, or $22.11/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $27KTop 10% $61K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +5.8%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+5.8%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +5.8% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 3003,500 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 20253.5K
- Projected 20353.7K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 3.5K Projected 2035 3.7K - Typical education
- High schoolneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Less than high school59.2%
- High school39.5%
- Certificate1.2%
Highest education held by manufactured building and mobile home installers Segment Value Less than high school 59.2% High school 39.5% Certificate 1.2%
Also advertised as: Delivery Crew Worker, House Hauler, Mobile Home Installer, Mobile Home Laborer, Mobile Home Set-Up Person, Set Up Technician (Set Up Tech).
Pay
How much do Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers make?
Every manufactured building and mobile home installer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$45,990
Middle half earn $35,800 to $51,970
- 10th
- $27,120
- 25th
- $35,800
- 75th
- $51,970
- 90th
- $60,810
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $27,120 |
| 25th | $35,800 |
| Median | $45,990 |
| 75th | $51,970 |
| 90th | $60,810 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $45,990
- Median hourly wage
- $22.11/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $45,410
- People employed
- 3,020
Versus all US occupations
At $45,990, Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers earn 10% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $4,990 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Inside the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150, this is 25% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $60,810 or more while the bottom 10% earn $27,120, a gap of 2.2×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 13% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
California posts the highest raw median ($59,450), but once local prices are taken into account Missouri leads at $60,991 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1California | $59,450 | $53,694 | N/A |
| 2Washington | $56,690 | $52,975 | N/A |
| 3Missouri | $55,390 | $60,991 | 40 |
| 4North Carolina | $51,460 | $54,555 | 160 |
| 5Virginia | $50,500 | $49,949 | 30 |
| 6Georgia | $50,060 | $51,987 | 160 |
| 7North Dakota | $49,820 | $56,003 | 40 |
| 8New Mexico | $47,960 | $52,011 | 50 |
| 9New York | $47,280 | $43,810 | 60 |
| 10South Dakota | $46,890 | $52,932 | 50 |
Job outlook
Is Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +5.8% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | +5.8% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers to change 5.8% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 200 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 300 openings are projected each year, 8.6% of the 3,500 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer
- 1
Typical entry-level education
High school diploma or equivalent
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as manufactured building and mobile home installers.
- Less than a High School Diploma59.2%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)39.5%
- Post-Secondary Certificate1.2%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Less than a High School Diploma | 59.2% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 39.5% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 1.2% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer do?
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
Day-to-day 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.
- Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
- Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
- Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
- 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.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayRarely works in a climate-controlled indoor space.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather at least weekly.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeOn their feet more than half the working day.
Bending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the timeRegular bending or twisting.
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayHandling conflict situations at least monthly.
Cost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Monitoring3.5
- Active Listening3.4
- Speaking3.4
- Active Learning3.4
- Learning Strategies3.4
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Writing2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 |
| Monitoring | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.4 |
| Active Learning | 3.4 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.4 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Writing | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Operation and Control3.8
- Quality Control Analysis3.8
- Operations Monitoring3.6
- Coordination3.5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.5
- Complex Problem Solving3.4
- Time Management3.4
- Management of Personnel Resources3.4
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.8 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.8 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 |
| Coordination | 3.5 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
| Time Management | 3.4 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Electronic mail software
- Internet browser software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 2 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic6.8
- Conventional3.9
- Investigative1.9
- Social1.7
- Artistic1.5
- Enterprising1.2
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
Explore further
Careers related to Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer
O*NET related occupations
- Production
Aircraft Structure, Surface, Rigging, and Systems Assembler
$65,380median a year
Most earn $47K to $108K
−5.6%High school - Construction and Extraction
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Construction and Extraction
- Construction and Extraction
Helpers--Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
$42,360median a year
Most earn $34K to $58K
+2.4%High school - Construction and Extraction
More installation, maintenance, and repair careers
Median annual pay, with manufactured building and mobile home installers highlighted
- Aircraft Mechanic$79,870
- Millwright$65,700
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,770
- Medical Equipment Repairer$61,660
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer$61,010
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$54,890
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,620
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer$45,990
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer | $45,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
Lists Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer appears on
Questions
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer: frequently asked questions
How much do Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers make?
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers earn a median of $45,990 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 10% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $22.11/hr. The middle half earn between $35,800 and $51,970. The top 10% earn $60,810 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer?
No. A bachelor's degree is not the norm: BLS reports a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers. BLS also lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 59.2% hold less than a high school diploma.
Is Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5.8% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 300 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer do?
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings. A core O*NET task: move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks. Employers most often ask for Spreadsheet software.
Which states pay Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers the most?
The highest state medians for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers are California ($59,450), Washington ($56,690), Missouri ($55,390) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Missouri moves to the top at $60,991.
What personality type suits a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer?
O*NET scores Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers highest on the Realistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.