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    Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

    Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

    Median pay
    $45,990
    Growth
    +5.8%
    Faster than average
    Openings a year
    300
    Typical education
    High school diploma

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Source: BLS 2025 wages · 2025–35 projections

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    Annual pay range

    Lowest 10% earn less than
    $27,120
    Median
    $45,990
    Highest 10% earn more than
    $60,810
    National wages for all workers in this occupation. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

    3,020 people work in this occupation.

    In short

    Manufactured building and mobile home installers set up prefabricated structures and mobile homes. They earn a median annual salary of $45,990, with opportunities growing faster than average.

    Written with AI from the BLS, O*NET and CareerOneStop data on this page. Every figure is checked against that data before it is published.

    What manufactured building and mobile home installers do

    Job Zone 2: Some preparation

    Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

    Usually a high school diploma; some on-the-job training or experience.

    What the work is like

    People in this career spend their days moving, positioning, and securing prefabricated buildings and mobile homes. The daily work involves inspecting structures and equipment, operating mechanized devices or vehicles, and handling physical objects. Installers must solve problems on-site, make decisions to ensure safety compliance, and coordinate tasks with other crew members.

    Success in this field requires a strong realistic interest, meaning a preference for hands-on, practical work. Key skills include operation monitoring, quality control analysis, and critical thinking. Installers rely on knowledge of building and construction, public safety, transportation, and mechanical systems. To perform the work safely and effectively, they must show dependability, cautiousness, cooperation, and close attention to detail under varying physical conditions.

    How to get there

    Entering this career typically requires a high school diploma. Most workers prepare for the job through some on-the-job training or prior practical experience. Students interested in this field can prepare by studying college majors such as building/construction finishing, management, and inspection.

    While not always mandatory, some states list specific licensing requirements for this line of work. Additionally, workers can pursue professional credentials to demonstrate their expertise. The Manufactured Housing Professional certification, offered by the Building Performance Institute, is a relevant credential for individuals in this industry.

    Pay and outlook explained

    In 2025, the median annual pay for manufactured building and mobile home installers was $45,990. Earnings can vary based on experience and location; the lowest 10% of workers earn less than $27,120, while the highest 10% earn more than $60,810.

    There are 3,020 people employed in this occupation. Between 2025 and 2035, employment is projected to grow by 5.8%, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth, combined with normal turnover, is expected to result in approximately 300 job openings each year.

    Interest profile

    Realistic (R) · strongest
    97 / 100
    Investigative (I)
    15 / 100
    Artistic (A)
    9 / 100
    Social (S)
    12 / 100
    Enterprising (E)
    3 / 100
    Conventional (C)
    48 / 100
    How strongly each interest area describes the work, from O*NET (scores rescaled to 0–100). The interest code lists the strongest areas in order.

    Interest code RCI. Compare it with yours

    What you'd do

    Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
    93
    Controlling Machines and Processes
    91
    Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    90
    Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
    90
    Performing General Physical Activities
    90
    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
    90
    Handling and Moving Objects
    89
    Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
    88
    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    87
    Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
    87
    Work activities rated by importance for this occupation, O*NET (0–100).

    Skills and strengths

    Skills

    • Critical Thinking
    • Operation and Control
    • Quality Control Analysis
    • Operations Monitoring
    • Coordination
    • Judgment and Decision Making
    • Monitoring
    • Active Learning
    • Active Listening
    • Complex Problem Solving

    Knowledge

    • Building and Construction
    • Public Safety and Security
    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Design
    • Transportation
    • Engineering and Technology
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical
    • Law and Government
    • English Language

    Abilities

    • Multilimb Coordination
    • Control Precision
    • Arm-Hand Steadiness
    • Manual Dexterity
    • Finger Dexterity
    • Problem Sensitivity
    • Reaction Time
    • Near Vision
    • Trunk Strength
    • Visualization

    Work styles

    • Dependability
    • Attention to Detail
    • Cautiousness
    • Perseverance
    • Integrity
    • Stress Tolerance
    • Cooperation
    • Adaptability
    • Achievement Orientation
    • Initiative

    Also called

    Custom Home Installer · Delivery Crew Worker · House Hauler · House Trailer Servicer · Mobile Home Installer · Mobile Home Laborer · Mobile Home Mechanic · Mobile Home Servicer · Mobile Home Set-Up Person · Mobile Home Technician (Mobile Home Tech)

    Career pathway

    From your interests to manufactured building and mobile home installers

    Interests that fit the work, the career, majors that lead there and colleges whose graduates in those majors earn the most. Hover or focus a step to follow one path.

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    2. This career

      • Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers$45,990 median pay

    3. Majors

    4. Colleges

    College Scorecard program outcomes

    Colleges with strong outcomes

    Programs that lead to this career, ranked by what their graduates earn four years after finishing. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid.

    1. 1
      Utah Valley University

      Orem, UT · Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $82,443
      4 yrs after
      $97,793
      Median debt
      $11,042
    2. 2The University of Texas at San Antonio logo
      The University of Texas at San Antonio

      San Antonio, TX · Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $74,627
      4 yrs after
      $90,691
      Median debt
      $17,750
    3. 3Tuskegee University logo
      Tuskegee University

      Tuskegee, AL · Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $74,054
      4 yrs after
      $87,107
      Median debt
      Not reported
    4. 4
      Pennsylvania College of Technology

      Williamsport, PA · Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection · Bachelor's

      1 yr after
      $69,819
      4 yrs after
      $74,310
      Median debt
      $27,000

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Programs with few graduates are not listed.

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    Certifications, licenses and pay by state

    What manufactured building and mobile home installers may need beyond a degree, where a license is required, and what the work pays in each state.

    Certifications

    Core certifications employers recognise for this work.

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    Training

    Programs of study that prepare people for this work.

    • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager

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    Licenses by state

    25 states list a license for this work. Open your state for the license and the agency that issues it.

    Check license requirements on CareerOneStop

    Data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Retrieved November 6, 2026.

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    Questions about manufactured building and mobile home installers

    Written with AI from the BLS, O*NET and CareerOneStop data on this page. Every figure is checked against that data before it is published.

    What are some alternative job titles for this career?

    Workers in this field are also known as custom home installers, delivery crew workers, house haulers, and house trailer servicers. Other common titles include mobile home mechanics, mobile home set-up persons, and mobile home technicians.

    What kind of education or training do I need?

    You typically need a high school diploma to enter this field. Most preparation occurs on the job, though some states may require a license, and college programs in construction finishing or management can be helpful.

    How many job openings are expected in the coming years?

    The industry is projected to see about 300 job openings each year. This demand is driven by a 5.8% employment growth rate between 2025 and 2035, which is faster than the average for all jobs.

    Sources and attribution

    Every figure on this page comes from these public datasets. Missing values are shown as not reported, never estimated.

    O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. CollegesRef has modified all or some of this information.

    Data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Retrieved November 6, 2026.

    Page data updated November 5, 2026.