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We have collected data nationwide to help calculate the average cost of architects in the US. The following are average costs and prices reported back to us:

Cost of Residential Architects

10.72% of construction cost (Range: 10.45% - 10.98%)

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Cost of Commercial Architects

7.43% of construction cost (Range: 7.32% - 7.54%)

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Architects Cost Data

90039, Los Angeles, California - December 9, 2025

Residential Architects

$150.00 to $280.00 per hour (plus materials)
12.00 to 18.00 percent of construction cost
Construction Cost - provided by the American Building Industry for the project's area. Design Consultation on Site - $325 - $475 (depending on the complexity of the project). The price for design consultation includes a Design Proposal in writing for providing the sDs services.

Reported by:
Elizabeth Bougart-Sharkov, sDs - Sharkov Design Studio, L.L.C.
See the Los Angeles Architects Cost Report

30126, Mableton, Georgia - December 14, 2025

Commercial Architects

$75.00 to $165.00 per hour (plus materials)
I charge on a hourly basis. I also charge a rate to measure for the plans. All my rates are listed on my website.

Reported by:
Laura Gudipalley, Custom Home Gyms, llc
See the Mableton Architects Cost Report

12590, Wappingers Falls, New York - August 5, 2025

Residential Architects

8.00 to 12.00 percent of construction cost
Typically my costs are based on the estimated cost of construction however I provide a detailed proposal which will spell the entire scope of work out as it relates to the project. Bids can also be run hourly.

Reported by:
Edward Mauro, Tomorrow’s Architecture
See the Wappingers Falls Architects Cost Report

92108, San Diego, California - September 7, 2025

Commercial Architects

$40.00 to $75.00 per hour (plus materials)

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
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10520, Croton On Hudson, New York - November 19, 2024

Residential Architects

$100.00 to $150.00 per hour (plus materials)
$10.00 to $12.00 per square foot (design cost only)
5.00 to 10.00 percent of construction cost
Projects with sub $20,000 budget $1500 fee. 8% for projects up to $50K, 7% for projects up to $100K, 6% for projects up to $200K, 5% for projects over $200K.

Reported by:
John Power, John Power Architect
See the Croton On Hudson Architects Cost Report

11209, Brooklyn, New York - March 18, 2024

Commercial Architects

$120.00 to $150.00 per hour (plus materials)
6.00 to 12.00 percent of construction cost
We approach our billing depending on the project. While sometimes an hourly fee gives more flexibility and control to the client, sometimes a lump sum as a percent of construction cost or per square foot makes even more sense. Reach out to us to discuss your project.

Reported by:
George Kontaroudis, KWH architecture D.P.C.
See the Brooklyn Architects Cost Report

20914, Silver Spring, Maryland - September 19, 2024

Residential Architects

$250.00 to $350.00 per hour (plus materials)
$15.00 to $30.00 per square foot (design cost only)
7.00 to 12.00 percent of construction cost
For residential work, I usually determine the scope of the project, the cost of the work, the services requested, and the timeline needed. Based on that, I set a not-to-exceed price and bill hourly up to that fee.

Reported by:
Brian Viehland, Design on the Square
See the Silver Spring Architects Cost Report

18966, Southampton, Pennsylvania - February 14, 2024

Commercial Architects

$100.00 to $150.00 per hour (plus materials)
8.00 to 10.00 percent of construction cost
We approach each project with a 2-phase design process. Phase 1 (Schematic Design): Meet with Client to understand their wants and needs, generate design options for plans and elevations This phase allows for design option development as well as rough construction cost development. Clients typically use these documents to collect pricing from contractors. Once the client's contractor provides a rough estimate for construction and the client approves, we move on to Phase 2. Phase 2 (Contract Documents): Generate fully detailed documents to be used for obtaining building permits and for construction of the project.

Reported by:
Tara Inglesby, Inglesby Architects
See the Southampton Architects Cost Report

84302, Brigham City, Utah - July 12, 2024

Residential Architects

$3.00 to $10.00 per square foot (design cost only)
We require a deposit upfront, and the balance is due after the work is complete.

Reported by:
Chris Dockstader, Landmark Home Design
See the Brigham City Architects Cost Report

32803, Orlando, Florida - December 28, 2023

Commercial Architects

$175.00 to $240.00 per hour (plus materials)
10.00 to 12.00 percent of construction cost

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Orlando Architects Cost Report

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