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Manufactured home VA administrative wage benchmark 2026

Manufactured home VA administrative wage benchmark. Data-backed operating guidance for mobile home park owners and virtual assistant teams.

MobileHomeBiz Research Desk6 minutes read10 sources citedVerified 2026-08-02
Manufactured home VA administrative wage benchmark 2026 research illustration
Key finding: The BLS median annual wage for secretaries and administrative assistants was $47,460 in May 2024

Key takeaways

  • BLS reported a $47,460 median annual wage for the occupation in May 2024.
  • The figure is an employee wage benchmark, not a VA offer.
  • Scope, hours, tools, and supervision still need to be defined.

A wage benchmark can anchor a staffing conversation, but it is not a complete outsourcing price. A park owner should compare the work package, schedule, systems, training, and quality controls rather than comparing one number with another. The number on this page is a starting point for a documented workflow, not a forecast or a promise about one community.

Manufactured home VA administrative wage benchmark 2026

The source defines the figure and its limits. Read the definition before copying it into an owner report. National data can show scale or direction, while a park's own records show occupancy, repairs, notices, collections, and resident follow-up.

Key takeaways

  • BLS reported a $47,460 median annual wage for the occupation in May 2024.
  • The figure is an employee wage benchmark, not a VA offer.
  • Scope, hours, tools, and supervision still need to be defined.

Evidence table

Evidence item Figure or scope Source
Median wage $47,460 BLS, May 2024
Coverage Secretaries and administrative assistants BLS
Buying decision Scope and controls Owner brief

The table is meant to travel with its source note. A screenshot without the date, scope, and definition can turn a careful statistic into a misleading claim.

What the number means for park operations

Use the figure to set a question for the operating team. Which local record corresponds to the public measure? Who owns that record? When should it be checked again? Those three fields keep a research note useful after the article is published.

An assistant can download the source, label the file, enter the relevant value, and flag missing context. The owner or qualified professional should make decisions about lending, legal compliance, resident rights, property condition, or financial risk.

A practical VA workflow

Start with the source URL and access date. Record the definition and geography. Add the related local record, such as a pad list, work-order log, lender document, or staffing brief. Then set a review date. If the public table changes, preserve the old value and explain the revision instead of silently replacing it.

See our hire a mobile home VA for the operating handoff, and our property management assistant for a related queue.

Interpretation limits

This statistic describes the source's population, period, and method. It does not describe every park, resident, loan, home, or vendor. Do not turn it into a property valuation, a lending recommendation, or an expected business result. Local rules and professional review still control the decision.

Sources

  1. Census MHS latest data
  2. Census MHS overview
  3. Census MHS glossary
  4. Census MHS annual data
  5. HUD manufactured housing programs
  6. HUD manufactured housing page
  7. CFPB manufactured housing HMDA report
  8. CFPB manufactured housing findings
  9. BLS administrative assistants
  10. HUD Code regulations

Frequently asked questions

Can an assistant use this statistic in an owner report?

Yes, if the report keeps the source, date, definition, and scope beside the figure. The assistant should not expand the claim beyond what the source supports.

What should an operator verify locally?

Verify the local record that drives the decision, its owner, the reporting period, and any rule or contract that applies to the property.

Discuss the workflow

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