Selling a Business in Salem
Owners in the Salem area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 10,763 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Salem by the numbers
10,763
10,763
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
27,525
27,525
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
133,058
133,058
EMPLOYMENT
$6.8 billion
$6.8 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
4,668
4,668
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Salem compares
The Salem area ranks 2nd of 8 Oregon metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Salem, compared with 12% in Oregon.
4,668 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Salem area ranks 2nd of 8 Oregon metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 8.3% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 17% of employer businesses in Salem, compared with 12% in Oregon.
4,668 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,827 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,473 employer businesses
Retail: 1,247 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,011 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 886 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 1,827 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 1,473 employer businesses
Retail: 1,247 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 1,011 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 886 employer businesses
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Salem
Construction, health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and food service
Every kind of business we sell in Salem
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Salem. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
1,944 related employer businesses in Salem.
General Contracting: 673 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
859 related employer businesses in Salem.
Full-Service Restaurants: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
711 related employer businesses in Salem.
Real Estate Brokerages: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
613 related employer businesses in Salem.
Primary & Family Care: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
470 related employer businesses in Salem.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
351 related employer businesses in Salem.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
318 related employer businesses in Salem.
Auto Repair: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
288 related employer businesses in Salem.
General Freight Trucking: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
229 related employer businesses in Salem.
Residential Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
188 related employer businesses in Salem.
Convenience Stores: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Care & Living
179 related employer businesses in Salem.
Assisted Living Facilities: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
154 related employer businesses in Salem.
Daycare Centers: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
149 related employer businesses in Salem.
Bars & Pubs: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
142 related employer businesses in Salem.
Hair Salons: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
124 related employer businesses in Salem.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
104 related employer businesses in Salem.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
83 related employer businesses in Salem.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
83 related employer businesses in Salem.
Hotels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
65 related employer businesses in Salem.
Compounding Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
56 related employer businesses in Salem.
Water & Wastewater Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
47 related employer businesses in Salem.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
30 related employer businesses in Salem.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Salem. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
1,944 related employer businesses in Salem.
General Contracting: 673 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 382 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 251 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 165 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 129 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 122 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Remediation & Restoration: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
859 related employer businesses in Salem.
Full-Service Restaurants: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 330 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 117 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
711 related employer businesses in Salem.
Real Estate Brokerages: 227 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 178 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 83 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
613 related employer businesses in Salem.
Primary & Family Care: 173 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 151 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Health & Hospice: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Specialty Medicine: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
470 related employer businesses in Salem.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 155 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 106 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 79 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Manufacturing
351 related employer businesses in Salem.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 114 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 89 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
318 related employer businesses in Salem.
Auto Repair: 115 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Boat Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Logistics & Transportation
288 related employer businesses in Salem.
General Freight Trucking: 200 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Home Services
229 related employer businesses in Salem.
Residential Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 119 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
188 related employer businesses in Salem.
Convenience Stores: 108 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Gas Stations: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Care & Living
179 related employer businesses in Salem.
Assisted Living Facilities: 88 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 78 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Education & Childcare
154 related employer businesses in Salem.
Daycare Centers: 141 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
149 related employer businesses in Salem.
Bars & Pubs: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 101 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Bowling Alleys: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
142 related employer businesses in Salem.
Hair Salons: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
124 related employer businesses in Salem.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
104 related employer businesses in Salem.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Creative Agencies: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
83 related employer businesses in Salem.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 47 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
83 related employer businesses in Salem.
Hotels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
65 related employer businesses in Salem.
Compounding Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
56 related employer businesses in Salem.
Water & Wastewater Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pet Services
47 related employer businesses in Salem.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
Land & Agriculture
30 related employer businesses in Salem.
Agricultural Labor Contracting: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.4x - 6.09x EBITDA.
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Salem ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Salem?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Salem?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Salem
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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