Price trends for electric motors by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Electric Motors category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 8 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.18 to $0.31.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~94.4% (-$5.20/ lb). Based on 9 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 90%–99%.
✓ All 9 grades are within normal market range

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

Local scrap yards in Florida 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 Florida

Here is the Electric Motors data we have on file for Florida. 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.

Copper Electric Motors Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.53/ lbRange: $0.53 – $0.53/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Starters Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.45/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Transformers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.43/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.55/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
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Automotive Alternators Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.38 – $0.38/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive AC Compressors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.24/ lbRange: $0.24 – $0.24/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+20.5% / 30 days
Scrap Engines & Transmissions U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.14/ lbRange: $0.11 – $0.16/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +20.5%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.13/ lbRange: $0.08 – $0.18/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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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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By date
Updated 9/3/2026

Berman Brothers

Jacksonville, Florida1 grade on price list
Electric Motors
$0.53/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (6%)
Updated 8/18/2026

Just Scrap It

Mulberry, Florida1 grade on price list
AC COMPRESSOR/ ALT/STARTERS
$0.38/ lb|🠇 $0.12 (24%)
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%)
AC Compressors
$0.32/ lb|🠅 $0.04 (14%)
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 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, Florida6 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%)

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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
Scrap Engines & Transmissions $1.49/ lb LME$0.14/ lb
High Grade9%
Copper Electric Motors $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.53/ lb
High Grade8%
Automotive Starters $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.45/ lb
High Grade7%
Aluminum & Dirty Motors $1.49/ lb LME$0.10/ lb
High Grade7%
Copper Transformers $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.43/ lb
Mid Grade6%
Automotive Alternators $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.38/ lb
Mid Grade6%
Automotive AC Compressors $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.38/ lb
Mid Grade6%
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.24/ lb
Low Grade4%
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies $6.66/ lb COMEX$0.13/ 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.