49 Series · SOC 49-9095
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $45,990
- Median / year
- $60,810
- Top 10% earn
- +5.9%
- Growth '23–'33
- 3,020
- US workers
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers earn a median of $45,990 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $45,990, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $27,120 (10th percentile) to $60,810 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 3,020 US workers. California pays the most ($59,450), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers earn a median of $45,990, putting them among the lower-paid US occupations and higher than 22% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, it ranks #48 of 51 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 5.9% by 2033.
- $45,990
- Median annual wage
- Top 78%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #48 of 51
- in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2.2×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: California at $59,450. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (SOC 49-9095) pays a national median of $45,990 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $27,120 at the 10th percentile to $60,810 at the 90th, with a mean of $45,410 indicating a compressed distribution clustered near the median. An estimated 3,020 Americans work in this occupation across 21 reporting states and 5 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +5.9% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as about average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 300 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and short-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 8.1 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. California pays the highest state median at $59,450, which is +29% above the national figure. The top metro is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA at $59,760 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$45,990
per year
Median Hourly
$22.11/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$45,410
average
Employment
3,020
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$45,990 Bottom 22% higher than 22% of 825 US occupations
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 49-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers sits on the faster-growing side at +5.9% growth and $45,990 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+5.9%
About average
Annual Openings
300
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
8.1/100K
Injury Rate
3/100
Danger Index
16/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key 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.
- ▸ Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
- ▸ Repair leaks in plumbing or gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$27,120
25th Percentile
$35,800
Median
$45,990
75th Percentile
$51,970
90th Percentile
$60,810
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $59,450 | +29% above national |
| 2 | Washington | $56,690 | +23% above national |
| 3 | Missouri | $55,390 | +20% above national |
| 4 | North Carolina | $51,460 | +12% above national |
| 5 | Virginia | $50,500 | +10% above national |
| 6 | Georgia | $50,060 | +9% above national |
| 7 | North Dakota | $49,820 | +8% above national |
| 8 | New Mexico | $47,960 | +4% above national |
| 9 | New York | $47,280 | +3% above national |
| 10 | South Dakota | $46,890 | +2% above national |
| 11 | Ohio | $46,730 | +2% above national |
| 12 | Indiana | $46,050 | same as national |
| 13 | Tennessee | $45,990 | same as national |
| 14 | South Carolina | $44,120 | 4% below national |
| 15 | Montana | $43,310 | 6% below national |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $39,920 | 13% below national |
| 17 | Florida | $39,140 | 15% below national |
| 18 | Texas | $34,910 | 24% below national |
| 19 | Kentucky | $34,770 | 24% below national |
| 20 | Alabama | $34,670 | 25% below national |
| 21 | West Virginia | $26,690 | 42% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $59,760 | +30% above national |
| 2 | South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,350 | +1% above national |
| 3 | Waco, TX | $43,220 | 6% below national |
| 4 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $40,970 | 11% below national |
| 5 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $26,380 | 43% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $51,970/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: California leads at $59,450/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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