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Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $45,990/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$27,120$60,810

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +5.9% projected growth, 20242034 — faster than average.

About 300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Quality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningLearning Strategies
Top knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignTransportationEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsMechanical
Core tasks

Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.

Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.

Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.

Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.

Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.

List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers?

The median pay for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers is $45,990 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers?

Employment for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers is projected to change +5.9% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers?

About 300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.