Introduction: In the 1920 census people living in and around Yelm identified the following as their occupation. These have been organized according to types of work.
Proprietor-mill
Lumberman
Proprietor- service station
Merchant
Proprietor-garage
Proprietor-creamery
Proprietor- store
Proprietor-blacksmith
Superintendent-irrigation district
Superintendent- School
Agent-railroad depot
Laborer-logging camp
Laborer-mill
Logger-woods
Engineer
Engineer-mill
Machinist
Laborer-shipyard
Captain-sea vessel
Sailor
Minister
Farmer
Manager-farm
Manager-store
Salesman-store
Saleslady
Laborer - stores
Laborer-shops
Operator - phone company
Mechanic-garage
Butcher
Blacksmith
Mason
Painter
Laborer- blacksmith
Telephone- girl
Postmaster
Mail courier
Postmistress
Janitor-school
Teacher
Bookkeeping- railroad