Sub Billy Sharp rescued a point after the visitors went in front just after the break. It means Grant McCann's side have won just one of their last six league games at the Eco-Power Stadium.
After a bright start Rovers couldn't turn the screw, despite plenty of early pressure. The visitors' Kylian Kouassi lashed a shot just wide of goal in the first real opportunity for Salford. There was a bit of needle in the contest, with a flurry of first half bookings for either side only adding to the entertainment.
The hosts looked to take the initiative straight after the restart when Jordan Gibson's curled attempt came back off a post but within minutes it was Salford who were toasting the opener: Kylian Kouassi lashing home a powerful shot beyond Ted Sharman-Lowe.
Rovers fans would have expected a swift response but McCann's men took longer than they would have liked. After a triple substitution and change of shape, it was two of the alterations who combined to level the scores.
Joe Sbarra laid it on a plate for Sharp to tap in and restore parity. Sharp could and maybe should have doubled his tally soon after but it wasn't meant to be as spoils were shared.
Here's how we rated the Rovers players:
13. Billy Sharp 7
Super sub came up trumps with his tap-in. Could and maybe should have doubled his tally just after, glancing a shot wide of goal. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
14. Joe Sbarra 7
Sprinkled some much-needed end product on the game with his assist for Sharp's goal. Bright cameo. Photo: Gareth Williams/AHPIX LTD
15. George Broadbent N/A
Late introduction, he put in some punchy passes and saw an ambitious shot fly over. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
16. Ephraim Yeboah N/A
A rare cameo for the loanee but he blew hot and cold, with a few decent runs but no end product. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD