Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
SOC code 49-9095 · O*NET-SOC 49-9095.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$45,990
a year
Hourly
$22.11
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$45,410
$21.83 per hour
Middle 50%
$35,800 – $51,970
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$27,120 – $60,810
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
3,020
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $27,120
- $13.04/hr
- 25th percentile
- $35,800
- $17.21/hr
- Median percentile
- $45,990
- $22.11/hr
- 75th percentile
- $51,970
- $24.99/hr
- 90th percentile
- $60,810
- $29.24/hr
What do manufactured building and mobile home installers do?
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
- Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, and hand tools.
- Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold less than a high school diploma — 59% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Less than a High School Diploma59%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)40%
- Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Common questions
How much does a manufactured building and mobile home installers earn?
The national median is $45,990 a year. The full range runs from $27,120 at the 10th percentile to $60,810 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a manufactured building and mobile home installers without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
- Monitoring3.5/5
- Active Listening3.4/5
- Speaking3.4/5
- Active Learning3.4/5
Knowledge areas
- Building and Construction4.4/5
- Public Safety and Security4.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- Design3.8/5
- Transportation3.7/5
- Engineering and Technology3.6/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
- Mechanical3.5/5
Transferable strengths: Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making.