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Scrap Steel Prices in the USA
Find out the real market value of your scrap Steel in the USA. This is a broad category for ferrous scrap. Prices depend on the grade, such as Heavy Steel (thicker than 1/4 inch) or Light Iron (appliances, sheet metal). Separating these grades will maximize your return. This market overview is current as of 11/30/2025. Choose yards with fair prices for your type of Steel.
Average price of 1 lb of steel?Current average value for "steel" in the USA, calculated based on local scrap yard prices.
$0.07
the USA: average last 3 days
Dynamics for 30 days?Shows the average price change for "steel" for the last month. Helps decide if it's a good time to sell.
▼ $0.02
Prices have decreased by -24.13%
Price Data Sources?The number of scrap yards in the USA whose prices we use to form the analytics for "steel".
23 price lists
scrap yards in the USA
Online Scrap Steel Value Calculator
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Please note: this is an approximate calculation. The exact value will be determined by a specialist at the scrap yard after inspection.
Scrap Steel Prices in the USA
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | $0.07 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityFind out prices for this grade in other cities | $0.05 - $0.15 |
Scrap Steel Price Trend Analytics in the USA
Average price trend for steel in the USA
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Comparison by Cities
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Latest Scrap Steel Price Changes in the USA
Below is a list of changes in steel scrap prices at scrap yards in the USA. This data is the basis for our analytical reports.
| DATE | METAL | PRICE | COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Augusta, Georgia Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Augusta, Georgia Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.06 | CMC Recycling Burlington, North Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.06 | CMC Recycling Burlington, North Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.05 | CMC Recycling Charlotte, North Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.05 | CMC Recycling Charlotte, North Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.05 | CMC Recycling Columbia, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.05 | CMC Recycling Columbia, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Dallas, Texas Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Dallas, Texas Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.08 | CMC Recycling Florence, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Florence, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.08 | CMC Recycling Florence, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Florence, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.14 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.14 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.05 | CMC Recycling Lexington, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.05 | CMC Recycling Lexington, South Carolina Show company details |
| Today | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.06 | CMC Recycling Lockhart, Florida Show company details |
| Today | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.06 | CMC Recycling Lockhart, Florida Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.09 | CMC Recycling Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.09 | CMC Recycling Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.08 | CMC Recycling Augusta, Georgia Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Prepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Augusta, Georgia Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.08 | CMC Recycling Augusta, Georgia Show company details |
| Yesterday | #1 Unprepared Steel | $0.07 | CMC Recycling Augusta, Georgia Show company details |
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