Career fit quiz

Is Brickmason the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the brickmason career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the brickmason job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like building things that last
Statement 2 of 8I’m comfortable with heavy physical work
Statement 3 of 8I take pride in neat, precise results
Statement 4 of 8I don’t mind working outside
Statement 5 of 8I want to earn while I learn
Statement 6 of 8I’m patient with repetitive tasks
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 3–4 years (apprenticeship) training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $62,120 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Brickmasons and blockmasons lay brick, concrete block and other masonry units with mortar to build walls, chimneys, foundations and other structures.

  • Read blueprints and lay out walls
  • Mix mortar to the right consistency
  • Build leads and set string lines
  • Lay brick and block in level, plumb courses
  • Install wall ties, flashing, weep holes and reinforcement

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