Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for manufactured building and mobile home installers in the U.S. is $45,990 ($22.11 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,990
- Mean annual wage
- $45,410
- Median hourly wage
- $22.11
- Employment
- 3,020
3,020 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,120 | $13.04 |
| 25th percentile | $35,800 | $17.21 |
| Median (50th) | $45,990 | $22.11 |
| 75th percentile | $51,970 | $24.99 |
| 90th percentile | $60,810 | $29.24 |
Highest-paying states for manufactured building and mobile home installers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $59,450 | — |
| Washington | $56,690 | — |
| Missouri | $55,390 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $51,460 | 160 |
| Virginia | $50,500 | 30 |
| Georgia | $50,060 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $49,820 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $47,960 | 50 |
| New York | $47,280 | 60 |
| South Dakota | $46,890 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $26,690 median annual wage
- Alabama: $34,670 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $34,770 median annual wage
- Texas: $34,910 median annual wage
- Florida: $39,140 median annual wage
About this occupation
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
Typical tasks
- Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
- List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
- 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.
- Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
- Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances and light fixtures.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 14.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Master's degree | 1.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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