Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
SOC: 49-9095 O*NET: 49-9095.00
Median Salary
$41,080
per year
Job Growth
📈 5.9%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
What does a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$30,280
10th percentile
Early Career
$35,290
25th percentile
Median
$41,080
50th percentile
Experienced
$48,410
75th percentile
Top Earners
$57,190
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$30,280
25th
$35,290
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$41,080
Mean: $42,620
75th
$48,410
90th
$57,190
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $26,910 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $35,290 and $48,410
- •Salary spread is 31.9% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 2,610 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:3,100
Top Industries
Retail Trade41%
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers41%
Other Miscellaneous Retailers41%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.9%
Annual Openings:300
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)3,100
Current
2034 (Projected)3,300
+5.9%
+200
Employment Change
+5.9%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 18 locations
North Carolina
200 jobs$47,2502.47x
Pennsylvania
200 jobs$40,0701.92x
California
100 jobs$49,5300.32x
Georgia
90 jobs$46,3601.05x
Florida
90 jobs$38,2100.52x
Montana
70 jobs$46,1908.62x
Ohio
70 jobs$45,2100.79x
New York
70 jobs$44,7900.43x
West Virginia
70 jobs$25,8605.57x
Tennessee
60 jobs$37,4401.03x
Alabama
50 jobs$40,6401.42x
Virginia
40 jobs$48,2700.62x
South Dakota
40 jobs$46,8405.40x
New Mexico
30 jobs$39,1702.17x
Washington
0 jobs$49,0300.00x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Quality Control Analysis
100%
#2
Operation and Control
94%
#3
Critical Thinking
86%
#4
Operations Monitoring
80%
#5
Coordination
74%
#6
Monitoring
66%
#7
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
#8
Active Learning
54%
#9
Complex Problem Solving
46%
#10
Speaking
40%
Skills Overview
Quality Control Analysis
advanced5.0
100%
Operation and Control
advanced4.7
94%
Critical Thinking
intermediate4.3
86%
Operations Monitoring
intermediate4.0
80%
Coordination
intermediate3.7
74%
Monitoring
intermediate3.3
66%
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediate3.0
60%
Active Learning
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Quality Control Analysis
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Operation and Control
advancedImportance94%
abilities
4.7/5.0
Critical Thinking
intermediateImportance86%
abilities
4.3/5.0
Operations Monitoring
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Coordination
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Monitoring
intermediateImportance66%
skills
3.3/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediateImportance60%
abilities
3.0/5.0
Active Learning
basicImportance54%
abilities
2.7/5.0
Complex Problem Solving
advancedImportance46%
abilities
2.3/5.0
Speaking
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic82%
5 shared skills
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic82%
5 shared skills
Structural Iron and Steel Workers82%
5 shared skills
Agricultural Inspectors67%
5 shared skills
Power Plant Operators67%
5 shared skills
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels67%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Learn on the Job:
- →Monitoring
- →Judgment and Decision Making
- →Active Learning
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Quality Control Analysis
- ✓Operations Monitoring
- ✓Operation and Control
- ✓Critical Thinking
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Quality Control Analysis
- ★Operation and Control
- ★Critical Thinking
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Technology Intensity
Medium
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires intermediate digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Office productivity softwareIndustry-specific applicationsBasic data entry and managementDigital communication tools
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Microsoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Microsoft Excel
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
HIGH
👥
Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet high physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
14
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Documentation & Record-Keeping (1)General Responsibilities (10)Analysis & Evaluation (1)Planning & Development (2)
1
Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping100% perform100%
2
Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation94% perform96%
4
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development85% perform90%
7
Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
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.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Repair leaks in plumbing or gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on documentation & record-keeping activities
- •50% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers professionals typically have a RCI Holland code and highly value support
RRealistic
CConventional
IInvestigative
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.57
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.33
Concern for Others
Very ImportantConcern for Others
Importance Level4.12
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.12
Innovation
Very ImportantInnovation
Importance Level4.12
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.12
Complete Work Styles Profile
Dependability
4.6
Attention to Detail
4.3
Concern for Others
4.1
Integrity
4.1
Innovation
4.1
Cooperation
4.1
Self-Control
4.1
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.1
Leadership
4.1
Stress Tolerance
4.1
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical duration: High school diploma or GED
Preparation Level
Job Zone 2
Some Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:High school diploma or equivalent
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Training:
Training of a few months to a year
💼 Experience Requirement
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
- • Vocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)
- • Industry certifications helpful
2
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experienceVocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)Industry certifications helpful
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