What Salem, OR is underserved in
The biggest opening in Salem right now is septic pumping: about 200 searches a month across Marion County, and local companies pay $43.71 for each click. The three businesses at the top of Google Maps for it have a median of 27 reviews, which a newcomer can match with steady work. For septic pumping, foundation repair and generator installation, no local company's own website makes Google's top results; only directories and national sites do. Too few searches here to build on: pool resurfacing and seawall repair.
Marion County, Oregon. Data from October 2026.
Top opportunities in Salem
| # | Business | Score | Searches/mo | Per click |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Septic pumping | 35 | 200 | $43.71 |
| 2 | Gutter installation | 0 | 110 | $35.83 |
| 3 | Foundation repair | 0 | 80 | $29.14 |
| 4 | Generator installation | 0 | 80 | $9.32 |
| 5 | Epoxy garage floors | 0 | 130 | $5.81 |
3 more scored businesses for Salem are in the full list.
Searches/mo: people in that county searching Google for the service each month. Per click: what local companies pay Google for one of those visitors. Search value/mo: a rough estimate of what that demand is worth to the businesses that win it. Leader reviews: median review count of the top 3 on Google Maps; lower means an easier market to break into.
Questions
What business should I start in Salem, OR?
In October 2026, septic pumping had the most room to grow in Salem: strong demand for the area and a score of 35 out of 100.
What is Salem underserved in?
Services with many local searches and few strong competitors. This month that list is led by septic pumping, gutter installation, foundation repair.
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How these numbers are made: methodology.
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