Other Services in Salem, OR
Metro Market Score 57.4 (Challenging), ranked #222 of 332 metros. 1,247 establishments, 5,780 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Other Services employment in Salem contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the lower half at 19.0. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
1,247 Other Services Firms in Salem
Salem vs Oregon Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Oregon overall. The state ranks #46/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Salem | OR Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.4 Challenging | 57.1 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #222 of 332 metros | #46 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Salem
Other Services in Other Oregon Metros
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Salem's 57.4 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Oregon
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Salem, OR MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.