Modernize Your Salem Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From South Salem to West Salem, Keizer to Silverton — MaidProfit helps Salem cleaning companies grow in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
Why Salem’s Government Economy Creates Stable Cleaning Demand
Salem is Oregon’s capital and second-largest city, with a metro population of 430,000. As the seat of state government, Salem offers the same economic stability that makes all capital cities attractive for cleaning businesses: government jobs don’t disappear during downturns, creating a reliable base of recurring clients.
Salem Health, Willamette University, and the state government form the city’s economic backbone. South Salem features the most affluent neighborhoods, while West Salem and Keizer offer growing suburban demand. The city’s proximity to Portland (45 minutes north) means some Portland overflow pricing influence is present.
Salem’s cost of living is moderate for Oregon — lower than Portland but higher than many inland cities. The city’s steady growth and government stability create predictable, plannable demand for cleaning services.
Capital City Stability
State government employees provide recession-proof cleaning demand. Combined with healthcare workers and university staff, Salem’s professional class creates a reliable base for recurring cleaning services.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Salem Cleaners Charge
Salem rates are moderate for Oregon, the most price-competitive major metro in the state.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $240 | $165 |
| Deep Cleaning | $195 – $430 | $300 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $235 – $510 | $360 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.18 | $0.12 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $200 | $140 |
South Salem commands the highest residential rates. West Salem and Keizer offer mid-range pricing with growing demand. Downtown Salem provides government office and commercial cleaning opportunities. Silverton and Stayton extend the market.
Salem Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Salem Business License
Salem requires a business license. Apply through the city’s Finance Department.
Oregon Business Registration
Register your LLC with the OR Secretary of State ($100). Register with the Oregon Department of Revenue.
No Sales Tax
Oregon has no sales tax. No collection or remittance required.
Oregon Income Tax
Oregon’s income tax ranges from 4.75% to 9.9%. Salem’s standard-county minimum wage of $13.70/hour applies.
Workers’ Compensation
Required for all employers. Coverage through SAIF or private carriers.
Marion/Polk County
Salem spans Marion and Polk counties. Verify requirements in both jurisdictions.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“We serve Salem, Albany, and Corvallis. MaidProfit’s multi-location management lets me oversee three service areas from one app. Revenue is up 45% since we switched from spreadsheets.”
“Salem’s government workers are our ideal clients — stable schedules, reliable income, and consistent demand. MaidProfit’s recurring management keeps our 55 weekly clients perfectly organized.”
“South Salem’s families expect quality. MaidProfit’s quality tracking and automated review requests helped us build a 4.8-star rating. We’re now the top-rated cleaner in Marion County.”