Salary guide
Manufactured Home Installer Salary & Pay Scale (2026)
What manufactured home installers earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.
The median manufactured home installer salary in the U.S. is $45,990 per year, or $22.11 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $27,120, while the top 10% earned more than $60,810.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
Manufactured Home Installer pay scale
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly* | What it usually reflects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,120 | $13.04 | Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings |
| 25th percentile | $35,800 | $17.21 | Early career, a year or two of experience |
| Median (50th) | $45,990 | $22.11 | Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,970 | $24.99 | Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers |
| 90th percentile | $60,810 | $29.24 | Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas |
*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.
Monthly and biweekly pay
| Pay period | At 25th percentile | At median | At 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per year | $35,800 | $45,990 | $51,970 |
| Per month | $2,983 | $3,833 | $4,331 |
| Every two weeks | $1,377 | $1,769 | $1,999 |
| Per week | $688 | $884 | $999 |
Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
What affects manufactured home installer pay
- Union versus non-union employment and local wage agreements
- License level (apprentice, journeyworker, master or contractor)
- Overtime, per diem and travel work
- Specialization (industrial, commercial, renewable energy, high voltage)
- Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median
How to earn more as a manufactured home installer
- Get credentialed: State installer license, HUD installation training, OSHA 10.
- Build specialty experience: Install.
- Move up: roles such as lead installer and licensed contractor typically pay more.
- Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.
Manufactured Home Installer pay vs. related careers
Job outlook
BLS projects employment of manufactured home installers to change by +5.8% from 2025–35, faster than average compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 300 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.
About this data
Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 49-9095 (“Manufactured building and mobile home installers”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.
Manufactured Home Installer salary FAQ
How much does a manufactured home installer make per hour?
The median hourly wage for manufactured home installers was $22.11 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $13.04 and the top 10% earned about $29.24 or more.
How much does a manufactured home installer make a month?
At the median annual wage of $45,990, that works out to about $3,833 per month before taxes, or about $1,769 every two weeks.
What is the starting salary for a manufactured home installer?
New manufactured home installers often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $27,120 and the 25th percentile was $35,800 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.
How can manufactured home installers earn more?
Common ways include earning State installer license and HUD installation training, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as lead installer.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 49-9095 (Manufactured building and mobile home installers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Manufactured building and mobile home installers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.