Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer Salary
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers earn a median $45,990 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What manufactured building and mobile home installers do
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 300
- Self-employed
- 15%
Employment of manufactured building and mobile home installers is projected to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,339
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,851
- Medicare (1.45%)$667
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,133
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,120 | $13.04 | $23,943 |
| 25th percentile | $35,800 | $17.21 | $30,945 |
| Median (50th) | $45,990 | $22.11 | $39,133 |
| 75th percentile | $51,970 | $24.99 | $43,938 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,810 | $29.24 | $51,041 |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $59,450 | +20.0% | $47,559 | $48,540 – $73,790 | — |
| Washington | $56,690 | +15.6% | $47,730 | $47,430 – $64,110 | — |
| Missouri | $55,390 | — | $45,020 | $50,480 – $58,560 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $51,460 | +8.9% | $41,984 | $39,040 – $60,520 | 160 |
| Virginia | $50,500 | +4.6% | $40,667 | $28,610 – $57,630 | 30 |
| Georgia | $50,060 | +8.0% | $40,428 | $40,680 – $59,690 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $49,820 | — | $42,210 | $46,830 – $55,140 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $47,960 | +22.4% | $39,621 | $37,940 – $55,420 | 50 |
| New York | $47,280 | +5.6% | $38,213 | $35,390 – $55,850 | 60 |
| South Dakota | $46,890 | +0.1% | $39,856 | $44,810 – $56,360 | 50 |
| Ohio | $46,730 | +3.4% | $39,225 | $38,600 – $74,660 | 50 |
| Indiana | $46,050 | — | $37,852 | $33,900 – $46,050 | — |
| Tennessee | $45,990 | +22.8% | $39,133 | $38,370 – $45,990 | 90 |
| South Carolina | $44,120 | — | $36,140 | $36,690 – $50,270 | 40 |
| Montana | $43,310 | −6.2% | $35,701 | $30,060 – $54,110 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,920 | −0.4% | $33,030 | $36,490 – $56,160 | 170 |
| Florida | $39,140 | +2.4% | $33,629 | $34,880 – $59,130 | 80 |
| Texas | $34,910 | −1.1% | $30,230 | $27,100 – $48,240 | 700 |
| Kentucky | $34,770 | +2.6% | $29,018 | $32,220 – $40,070 | — |
| Alabama | $34,670 | −14.7% | $28,569 | $34,670 – $45,600 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $26,690 | +3.2% | $22,932 | $23,290 – $38,730 | 90 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $47,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $51,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $39,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Rigger | $62,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $92,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner | $46,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $50,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manufactured building and mobile home installer make?
The national median salary for manufactured building and mobile home installers is $45,990 a year ($22.11 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,120 and the top 10% earn over $60,810. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays manufactured building and mobile home installers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $59,450.
How many manufactured building and mobile home installers are there in the U.S.?
About 3,020 people work as manufactured building and mobile home installers nationwide.