As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scrap Metal Buyer in the United States ranges from $64,785 (25th percentile) to $79,496 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $72,998 and an hourly rate of $35. A Scrap Metal Buyer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025An entry-level Scrap Metal Buyer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $72,200. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $72,428. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $74,709. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $77,152, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $78,129.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Scrap Metal Buyer | $72,200 |
| Intermediate Level Scrap Metal Buyer | $72,428 |
| Senior Level Scrap Metal Buyer | $74,709 |
| Specialist Level Scrap Metal Buyer | $77,152 |
| Expert Level Scrap Metal Buyer | $78,129 |
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Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Scrap Metal Buyer with a Associate's Degree is $71,362 - $75,738. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.
Scrap Metal Buyer Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.7% |
| High School | 20.1% |
| Associates | 9.0% |
| Bachelors | 53.7% |
| Masters | 15.0% |
| Doctorate | 0.3% |
As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Scrap Metal Buyer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $71,450 in 2023 to approximately $71,418 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Scrap Metal Buyer salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $72,998 | 64.3% |
| Bonus | $6,935 | 6.1% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $6,098 | 5.4% |
| 401K/403B | $3,348 | 2.9% |
| Disability | $1,594 | 1.4% |
| Healthcare | $8,408 | 7.4% |
| Pension | $4,304 | 3.8% |
| Time Off | $9,810 | 8.6% |
| Total Compensation | $113,495 | 100% |
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