Manufactured building and mobile home installers
SOC Code: 49-9095Also known as:
Concrete Craftsman, Crew Member, Custom Home Installer, Delivery Builder, Delivery Crew Member
Median Annual Salary
$41,080
+5.9% growth (2024-2034)
300
Openings/Year
3K
Current Jobs
What Manufactured building and mobile home installers Do
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
💰 Salary
$41,080
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+5.9%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
300
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
3,100
Projected Employment (2034)
3,300
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Top Skills Required
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Operations Monitoring
Monitoring
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- 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.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Less than High School
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Manufactured building and mobile home installers
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a manufactured building and mobile home installers:
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
1,530 degrees awarded •
72 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Manufactured building and mobile home installers
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become manufactured building and mobile home installers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do manufactured building and mobile home installers make?
The median annual salary for manufactured building and mobile home installers is $41,080.
What education do manufactured building and mobile home installers need?
Most manufactured building and mobile home installers positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Common degree programs include Building/Construction Site Management/Manager.
Is becoming manufactured building and mobile home installers a good career choice?
Manufactured building and mobile home installers is projected to see +5.9% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 300 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for manufactured building and mobile home installers?
Top colleges for aspiring manufactured building and mobile home installers include
Rowan University, State Technical College of Missouri, Brigham Young University-Idaho, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Utah Valley University.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to manufactured building and mobile home installers?
Manufactured building and mobile home installers may also be known as: Concrete Craftsman, Crew Member, Custom Home Installer, Delivery Builder, Delivery Crew Member, Delivery Crew Worker, Fabrication and Layout Craftsman, House Trailer Servicer, Manufactured Buildings Repairer, Mobile Home Installer, Mobile Home Laborer, Mobile Home Mechanic, Mobile Home Servicer, Mobile Home Set-Up Person, Mobile Home Technician, Mobile Homes Repairer, Mobile Installer, Mobile Professional, Modular Home Crew Member, Modular Set Crew Member.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.