Price trends for electric motors by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Electric Motors category: price is up for 6 grades and price is steady for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.22 to $0.33.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Category Grades
The Electric Motors category has 9 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 3 local yards Texas.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Electric Motors in Texas

Local scrap yards in Texas sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Electric Motors prices across the U.S. →

Electric Motors scrap prices by grade in Texas

Here is the Electric Motors data we have on file for Texas. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

+4.8% / 30 days
Automotive Alternators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.53/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.65/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.8%
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+9.3% / 90 days
Automotive Starters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.60/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +9.3%
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+32.8% / 6 mo.
Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.43/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +32.8%
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+14.6% / 6 mo.
Automotive AC Compressors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +14.6%
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+11.7% / 6 mo.
Avg. Price:$0.34/ lbRange: $0.32 – $0.35/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +11.7%
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Copper Transformers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.28/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+23.5% / 30 days
Scrap Engines & Transmissions U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.13/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.16/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +23.5%
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Aluminum & Dirty Motors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.10/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.08/ lbRange: $0.08 – $0.08/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for electric motors in Texas

Live prices from local scrap yards in Texas. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 9/14/2026

Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling

Decatur, Texas1 grade on price list
Electric Motors
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (20%)
Updated 8/31/2026

Orange Recycling - Scrap Yard in Texas

Orange, Texas2 grades on price list
Electric Motor
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.06 (15%)
Compressors
$0.32/ lb
Updated 8/5/2026

Best Scrap Yard Prices in Livingston, Texas - Eastex Recycling

Point Blank, Texas2 grades on price list
Electric Motor
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (14%)
Compressors
$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (17%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Cleveland Recycling Inc.

Cleveland, Texas2 grades on price list
SMALL EC MOTORS
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (50%)
SEALED UNITS (COMPRESSOR)
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (33%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Port Arthur Recycling - Get Best Scrap Prices in Texas

Port Arthur, Texas1 grade on price list
Electric Motors
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.06 (18%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Allstar Recycling

Pinehurst, Texas1 grade on price list
Ballasts
$0.10/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (33%)

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Buyout price trends for electric motors by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for electric motors from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

Calculate the value of your electric motors lot

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