Price trends for electric motors by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Electric Motors category: price is steady for 10 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.17 to $0.25.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~95.7% (-$4.81/ lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 92%–99%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

Electric Motors scrap prices by grade in Florida

Copper-wound motors pay the most; aluminum-wound and mixed motors receive lower rates. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.

Automotive Alternators Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.40/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.55/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Starters Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.35/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$0.35/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.29/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.32/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive AC Compressors Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.16/ lbRange: $0.12 – $0.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.12/ lbRange: $0.12 – $0.12/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Transformers Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.10/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum & Dirty Motors Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.08/ lbRange: $0.06 – $0.09/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.05/ lbRange: $0.05 – $0.05/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for electric motors in Florida

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

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Updated 6/5/2026

Edge Metals Recycling

Tampa, Florida7 grades on price list
Electric Motors
$0.33/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (32%)
Steel Motors
$0.09/ lb|🠇 $0.11 (55%)
Sealed Units
$0.28/ lb|🠇 $0.04 (13%)
Alternators
$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.39 (244%)
Semi Starter
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (125%)
Ballast
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (67%)
Transmissions
$0.18/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (6%)
Updated 4/30/2026

AA Auto Salvage & Recycling LLC

DeFuniak Springs, Florida6 grades on price list
ELECTRIC MOTORS (SMALL COPPER WOUND)
$0.10/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (43%)
SEALED UNITS
$0.24/ lb|🠅 $0.09 (60%)
ALTERNATORS
$0.15/ lb
STARTERS
$0.13/ lb
TRANSFORMERS
$0.10/ lb
TRANSMISSIONS (ALUM CASE)
$0.05/ lb
Updated 3/24/2026

Berman Brothers

Jacksonville, Florida1 grade on price list
Electric Motors
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (2%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Scrap X

Miami, Florida7 grades on price list
Electric motors
$0.25/ lb
Bad motors
$0.06/ lb
AC Compressors
$0.25/ lb
Alternators
$0.25/ lb
Starters
$0.25/ lb
Car Compressors
$0.25/ lb
Ballast
$0.12/ lb
Updated 2/17/2026

USA Scrap Metal & Recycling

Miami, Florida7 grades on price list
Electric Motors
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.13 (108%)
Bad motors
$0.06/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (20%)
AC Compressors
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (67%)
Alternators
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (67%)
Starters
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (67%)
Car Compressors
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (67%)
Ballast / Transformador
$0.12/ lb|🠇 $0.08 (40%)
Updated 2/17/2026

SouthCoast Metal Recycling

West Palm Beach, Florida2 grades on price list
Electric Motor
$0.26/ lb
Sealed Unit
$0.24/ lb

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Price chart: electric motors grades and COMEX Copper exchange data

The chart shows average yard buyout rates and COMEX Copper exchange data for your selected electric motors grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.

Calculate the value of your electric motors lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Florida.

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Compare electric motors grades and their value

Electric motor pricing correlates with COMEX Copper because the primary value driver is the copper winding content. Aluminum-wound motors track LME Aluminum instead. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum & Steel Transformers $1.60/ lb LME$0.12/ lb
High Grade7%
Automotive Alternators $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.40/ lb
High Grade6%
Automotive Starters $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.35/ lb
Mid Grade5%
Copper Electric Motors $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.35/ lb
Mid Grade5%
Aluminum & Dirty Motors $1.60/ lb LME$0.08/ lb
Mid Grade5%
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.29/ lb
Mid Grade4%
Automotive AC Compressors $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.25/ lb
Mid Grade4%
Scrap Engines & Transmissions $1.60/ lb LME$0.05/ lb
Low Grade3%
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.16/ lb
Low Grade2%
Copper Transformers $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.10/ lb
Low Grade2%

📊 What determines the value of electric motors:

  • Copper electric motors: The benchmark grade — 100% copper windings. Largest volume class at most yards. Priced by the pound with COMEX Copper as basis.
  • Aluminum & dirty motors: Mixed or aluminum-wound motors with attached housings and debris — discounted vs. clean copper motors.
  • Copper transformers: Larger, heavier copper coils — often bring a premium per pound vs. standard motors because of higher copper density.
  • Aluminum & steel transformers: Aluminum-wound; priced at aluminum motor rates, significantly below copper transformers.
  • Automotive alternators & starters: Priced as a separate motor category — payout per unit rather than per pound at some yards.
💡 Tip: Ask your yard whether they buy motors 'as-is' or 'cut open' — sometimes dismantling the motor yourself yields more money per pound of copper.