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What is a mobile home mechanic and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a mobile home mechanic. For example, did you know that they make an average of $83.08 an hour? That's $172,813 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 17,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMobile Home MechanicUS Average
Salary
9.5

Avg. Salary $172,813

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.2

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.72%

Asian 1.68%

Black or African American 4.73%

Hispanic or Latino 16.55%

Unknown 3.75%

White 72.56%

Gender

female 2.13%

male 97.87%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
8.2

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Mobile home mechanic career paths

Key steps to become a mobile home mechanic

  1. Explore mobile home mechanic education requirements

    Most common mobile home mechanic degrees

    High School Diploma

    38.5 %

    Associate

    23.1 %

    Diploma

    15.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific mobile home mechanic skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Rules21.95%
    Hand Tools12.84%
    Technical Manuals12.40%
    Test Equipment7.00%
    Routine Maintenance5.61%
  3. Complete relevant mobile home mechanic training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mobile home mechanics learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mobile home mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mobile home mechanic resumes.
  4. Research mobile home mechanic duties and responsibilities

    • Inspect building systems HVAC and plumbing to ensure operation equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribe by the client
    • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
    • Track all tools for repair or location, from pneumatic tools to cutting/chain saws and torches.
  5. Apply for mobile home mechanic jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mobile home mechanic job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mobile home mechanic salary

The average mobile home mechanic salary in the United States is $172,813 per year or $83 per hour. Mobile home mechanic salaries range between $100,000 and $297,000 per year.

Average mobile home mechanic salary
$172,813 Yearly
$83.08 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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