diff --git a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMagnetComponent.cs b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMagnetComponent.cs
index 4773cc22b2..96b338f2f3 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMagnetComponent.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMagnetComponent.cs
@@ -11,13 +11,25 @@ namespace Content.Server.Salvage
     public sealed class SalvageMagnetComponent : Component
     {
         /// <summary>
-        ///     Offset relative to magnet that salvage should spawn.
-        ///     Keep in sync with marker sprite (if any???)
+        ///     Offset relative to magnet used as centre of the placement circle.
         /// </summary>
         [ViewVariables(VVAccess.ReadWrite)]
         [DataField("offset")]
         public Vector2 Offset = Vector2.Zero; // TODO: Maybe specify a direction, and find the nearest edge of the magnets grid the salvage can fit at
 
+        /// <summary>
+        ///     Minimum distance from the offset position that will be used as a salvage's spawnpoint.
+        /// </summary>
+        [ViewVariables(VVAccess.ReadWrite)]
+        [DataField("offsetRadiusMin")]
+        public float OffsetRadiusMin = 0f;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        ///     Maximum distance from the offset position that will be used as a salvage's spawnpoint.
+        /// </summary>
+        [ViewVariables(VVAccess.ReadWrite)]
+        [DataField("offsetRadiusMax")]
+        public float OffsetRadiusMax = 0f;
 
         /// <summary>
         ///     The entity attached to the magnet
diff --git a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMapPrototype.cs b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMapPrototype.cs
index 19a717eac8..3893ac30f7 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMapPrototype.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageMapPrototype.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 using Robust.Shared.Prototypes;
 using Robust.Shared.Utility;
+using Robust.Shared.Maths;
 
 namespace Content.Server.Salvage
 {
@@ -18,11 +19,11 @@ namespace Content.Server.Salvage
         public ResourcePath MapPath { get; } = default!;
 
         /// <summary>
-        /// Size *from 0,0* in units of the map (used to determine if it fits)
+        /// Map rectangle in world coordinates (to check if it fits)
         /// </summary>
         [ViewVariables]
-        [DataField("size", required: true)]
-        public float Size { get; } = 1.0f; // TODO: Find a way to figure out the size automatically
+        [DataField("bounds", required: true)]
+        public Box2 Bounds { get; } = Box2.UnitCentered;
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Name for admin use
diff --git a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageRulerCommand.cs b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageRulerCommand.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..184c1b9083
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageRulerCommand.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+using Content.Server.Preferences.Managers;
+using Content.Server.Administration;
+using Content.Shared.Administration;
+using Content.Shared.Preferences;
+using Content.Shared.Roles;
+using Robust.Server.GameObjects;
+using Robust.Server.Player;
+using Robust.Shared.Console;
+using Robust.Shared.Map;
+using Robust.Shared.IoC;
+
+namespace Content.Server.Salvage;
+
+[AdminCommand(AdminFlags.Admin)]
+sealed class SalvageRulerCommand : IConsoleCommand
+{
+    [Dependency] private readonly IEntityManager _entities = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly IMapManager _maps = default!;
+
+    public string Command => "salvageruler";
+
+    public string Description => Loc.GetString("salvage-ruler-command-description");
+
+    public string Help => Loc.GetString("salvage-ruler-command-help-text", ("command",Command));
+
+    public void Execute(IConsoleShell shell, string argStr, string[] args)
+    {
+        if (args.Length != 0)
+        {
+            shell.WriteError(Loc.GetString("shell-wrong-arguments-number"));
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if (shell.Player is not IPlayerSession player)
+        {
+            shell.WriteError(Loc.GetString("shell-only-players-can-run-this-command"));
+            return;
+        }
+
+        var entity = player.AttachedEntity;
+
+        if (entity == null)
+        {
+            shell.WriteError(Loc.GetString("shell-must-be-attached-to-entity"));
+            return;
+        }
+
+        var entityTransform = _entities.GetComponent<TransformComponent>(entity.Value);
+        var total = Box2.UnitCentered;
+        var first = true;
+        foreach (var mapGrid in _maps.GetAllMapGrids(entityTransform.MapID))
+        {
+            var aabb = mapGrid.WorldAABB;
+            if (first)
+            {
+                total = aabb;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                total = total.ExtendToContain(aabb.TopLeft);
+                total = total.ExtendToContain(aabb.TopRight);
+                total = total.ExtendToContain(aabb.BottomLeft);
+                total = total.ExtendToContain(aabb.BottomRight);
+            }
+            first = false;
+        }
+        shell.WriteLine(total.ToString());
+    }
+}
+
diff --git a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageSystem.cs b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageSystem.cs
index 103ee1b810..5d3cd11a1c 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Salvage/SalvageSystem.cs
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ namespace Content.Server.Salvage
         private static readonly TimeSpan HoldTime = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(4);
         private static readonly TimeSpan DetachingTime = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(30);
         private static readonly TimeSpan CooldownTime = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1);
+        private static readonly int SalvageLocationPlaceAttempts = 16;
 
         // TODO: This is probably not compatible with multi-station
         private readonly Dictionary<GridId, SalvageGridState> _salvageGridStates = new();
@@ -239,7 +240,6 @@ namespace Content.Server.Salvage
         private bool SpawnSalvage(SalvageMagnetComponent component)
         {
             TryGetSalvagePlacementLocation(component, out var spl, out var spAngle);
-            SalvageMapPrototype? map = null;
 
             var forcedSalvage = _configurationManager.GetCVar<string>(CCVars.SalvageForced);
             List<SalvageMapPrototype> allSalvageMaps;
@@ -250,28 +250,40 @@ namespace Content.Server.Salvage
             else
             {
                 allSalvageMaps = new();
-                if (_prototypeManager.TryIndex<SalvageMapPrototype>(forcedSalvage, out map))
+                if (_prototypeManager.TryIndex<SalvageMapPrototype>(forcedSalvage, out var forcedMap))
                 {
-                    allSalvageMaps.Add(map);
+                    allSalvageMaps.Add(forcedMap);
                 }
                 else
                 {
                     Logger.ErrorS("c.s.salvage", $"Unable to get forced salvage map prototype {forcedSalvage}");
                 }
             }
+
+            SalvageMapPrototype? map = null;
+            Vector2 spawnLocation = Vector2.Zero;
+
             for (var i = 0; i < allSalvageMaps.Count; i++)
             {
-                map = _random.PickAndTake(allSalvageMaps);
-                var box2 = Box2.CenteredAround(spl.Position, new Vector2(map.Size * 2.0f, map.Size * 2.0f));
-                var box2rot = new Box2Rotated(box2, spAngle, spl.Position);
-
-                // This doesn't stop it from spawning on top of random things in space
-                // Might be better like this, ghosts could stop it before
-                if (_mapManager.FindGridsIntersecting(spl.MapId, box2rot).Any())
+                SalvageMapPrototype attemptedMap = _random.PickAndTake(allSalvageMaps);
+                for (var attempt = 0; attempt < SalvageLocationPlaceAttempts; attempt++)
                 {
-                    map = null;
+                    var randomRadius = _random.NextFloat(component.OffsetRadiusMin, component.OffsetRadiusMax);
+                    var randomOffset = _random.NextAngle().ToWorldVec() * randomRadius;
+                    spawnLocation = spl.Position + randomOffset;
+
+                    var box2 = Box2.CenteredAround(spawnLocation + attemptedMap.Bounds.Center, attemptedMap.Bounds.Size);
+                    var box2rot = new Box2Rotated(box2, spAngle, spawnLocation);
+
+                    // This doesn't stop it from spawning on top of random things in space
+                    // Might be better like this, ghosts could stop it before
+                    if (!_mapManager.FindGridsIntersecting(spl.MapId, box2rot).Any())
+                    {
+                        map = attemptedMap;
+                        break;
+                    }
                 }
-                else
+                if (map != null)
                 {
                     break;
                 }
@@ -285,7 +297,7 @@ namespace Content.Server.Salvage
 
             var opts = new MapLoadOptions
             {
-                Offset = spl.Position
+                Offset = spawnLocation
             };
 
             var (_, salvageEntityId) = _mapLoader.LoadGrid(spl.MapId, map.MapPath.ToString(), opts);
diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/salvage/salvage-ruler-command.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/salvage/salvage-ruler-command.ftl
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3a0b054b24
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Locale/en-US/salvage/salvage-ruler-command.ftl
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+salvage-ruler-command-description = Measures grids on this map to get a total world AABB. Use for salvage bounds specifications.
+salvage-ruler-command-help-text = Usage: {$command}
diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/shell.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/shell.ftl
index a5d0dd2be4..bb91ffb18e 100644
--- a/Resources/Locale/en-US/shell.ftl
+++ b/Resources/Locale/en-US/shell.ftl
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ shell-invalid-command = Invalid command.
 shell-invalid-command-specific = Invalid {$commandName} command.
 shell-cannot-run-command-from-server = You cannot run this command from the server.
 shell-only-players-can-run-this-command = Only players can run this command.
+shell-must-be-attached-to-entity = You must be attached to an entity to run this command.
 
 ## Arguments
 
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/salvage.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/salvage.yml
index a860004295..3d010ac4cb 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/salvage.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Structures/Machines/salvage.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@
     channels:
     - Supply
   - type: SalvageMagnet
-    offset: 0, -32
+    offset: 0, 0
+    offsetRadiusMin: 24
+    offsetRadiusMax: 48
   - type: ApcPowerReceiver
     powerLoad: 2500 # TODO change this to a HV power draw that really hits the grid hard WHEN active
 
@@ -28,7 +30,9 @@
   description: "Locates salvage."
   components:
   - type: SalvageMagnet
-    offset: 0, -12
+    offset: 0, 0
+    offsetRadiusMin: 12
+    offsetRadiusMax: 48
   - type: ApcPowerReceiver
     powerLoad: 1000
 
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Maps/salvage.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Maps/salvage.yml
index c1f8f1111b..31b6c2ce71 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Maps/salvage.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Maps/salvage.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
-# ALL SALVAGE MAPS SHOULD BE SETUP SUCH THAT TILE REF -1,-1 IS THEIR OFFICIAL CENTRE,
-# AND FOR EASE OF UNDERSTANDING, USE - pos: 0.5, 0.5 FOR SAVED POSITION.
+# So the way things are done as of now is that Salvages are measured by world AABBs in their maps.
+# Remember, first two coordinates should be the minimum X/Y, second two should be maximum.
+# You can also use the salvageruler command to get these, once you're sure the transform's been reset.
+# Ultimately, you should still be keeping the maps centred.
 
 # "Small"-class maps - Max size square: 7x7, indicated size: 3.5
 
@@ -7,37 +9,37 @@
   id: small1
   name: "Small / Engineering Storage 1"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-1.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-2.5,-3.5,3.5,3.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: small2
   name: "Small / Gaming Nook 1"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-2.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-3.5,-3.5,3.5,3.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: small-ship-1
   name: "Small / Ship 1 (Pill)"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-ship-1.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-1.5,-0.5,2.5,1.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: small3
   name: "Small / Laundromat 1"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-3.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-3.5,-3.5,2.5,3.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: smallAISurveyDrone
   name: "Small / AI Survey Drone"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-ai-survey-drone.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-3.5,-3.5,3.5,3.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: small4
   name: "Small / Bar Salvage"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-4.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-3.5,-3.5,3.5,3.5"
 
 # Small - Asteroids
 
@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@
   id: smallA1
   name: "Small / Asteroid 1 Plasmafire"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/small-a-1.yml
-  size: 3.5
+  bounds: "-3.5,-3.5,3.5,3.5"
 
 # "Medium"-class maps - Max size square: 15x15, indicated size: 7.5
 
@@ -53,73 +55,73 @@
   id: medium1
   name: "Medium / Plasma-Trapped Cache 1"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-1.yml
-  size: 7.5
+  bounds: "-7.5,-7.5,7.5,7.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumvault1
   name: "Medium / Vault 1"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-vault-1.yml
-  size: 7.5
+  bounds: "-7.5,-7.5,7.5,7.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumOrchestra
   name: "Medium / Silent Orchestra"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-silent-orchestra.yml
-  size: 7.5
+  bounds: "-7.5,-7.5,7.5,7.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumLibraryWreck
   name: "Medium / Abandoned Library"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-library.yml
-  size: 7.5
+  bounds: "-8.5,-8.5,6.5,7.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumCargoWreck
   name: "Medium / Cargo Department Wreck"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/cargo-1.yml
-  size: 7.5
+  bounds: "-5.5,-5.5,5.5,9.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumPirateWreck
   name: "Medium / Pirate Barge Fragment"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-pirate.yml
-  size: 7.5
+  bounds: "-3.5,-9.5,6.5,7.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: tickColony
   name: "Space Tick colony"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/tick-colony.yml
-  size: 8.5
+  bounds: "-6,-7,5,7"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: cargoDock
   name: "Asteroid Cargo Dock"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-dock.yml
-  size: 8.5
+  bounds: "-7,-6,4,8"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: spaceWaffleHome
   name: "Waffle Home"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/wh-salvage.yml
-  size: 12
+  bounds: "-13,-12,14,11"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumShuttleWreck
   name: "Medium / Ruined Emergency Shuttle"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-ruined-emergency-shuttle.yml
-  size: 8.5 # Over standard medium wreck size, may need future adjustment.
+  bounds: "-8.5,-8.5,8.5,8.5"
   
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumPetHospital
   name: "Medium / Pet and Bear Hospital"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-pet-hospital.yml
-  size: 8.5
+  bounds: "-5.5,-8.5,5.5,8.5"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: mediumCrashedShuttle
   name: "Crashed Shuttle"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/medium-crashed-shuttle.yml
-  size: 9.5
+  bounds: "-7,-8,5,9"
 
 # """Large""" maps
 
@@ -127,16 +129,17 @@
   id: stationstation
   name: "StationStation"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/stationstation.yml
-  size: 24
+  bounds: "-17,-15,35,29"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: asteroidBase
   name: "Asteroid Base"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/asteroid-base.yml
-  size: 16
+  bounds: "-12,-13,15,11"
 
 - type: salvageMap
   id: ruinCargoBase
   name: "Ruined Cargo Storage"
   mapPath: /Maps/Salvage/ruin-cargo-salvage.yml
-  size: 22.5
+  bounds: "-15,-13,22,14"
+