Historically, employment in the region has been directly related to timber production and fisheries. The timber values are of minor direct importance to the Tribe as only a small area is tribally-owned. However, that timber which is large enough to be harvested today is important to individual owners of some allotments. Major employment on the Reservation is provided by government service. Currently, the Tribe employs approximately 40 persons.
Tribal employment includes government, retail, health facilities,, and bingo.
Raising livestock, hay crops, and commercial salmon fishing in the Chehalis River provide other employment. Some members of the Tribe are employed off the Reservation in the timber industry, fishing, building trades, and social services. Hunting, Fishing, and Gathering the Chehalis River is noted as an important salmon river for local residents. Salmon fishing is an important source of income to the Chehalis Indian people according to the BIA Olympic Peninsula Agency. Some species of salmon include Chinook, silver and chum.