Drafter Costs. Architects cost $80 to $200 per hour while drafters come in lower at $50 to $130 an hour. Architects end up costing over twice as much or an average of $5,000 per project. They tend to deal with large scale commercial buildings or large, complex homes.

How much do drafters charge per square foot?

Drafting Fees per Square Foot

On average, you can expect to pay between $0.05 and $2.25 per sq. ft. for drafting fees for your home plan.

How much do draftsman charge an hour?

The average cost of drawing and drafting services is approximately $50/hr. Depending on the complexity of the work, prices can range from as low as $48/hr to as high as $60.75/hr.