Home & Repair, Hawaii

Architect cost in Honolulu, HI

This fee does not move much with local prices, so Honolulu sits near the national figure of about 12% of the project cost.

Typical cost

Typical in Honolulu

12%

of the project cost

Fair price range: 8% to 18%

On the low end
8%
On the high end
18%

This is a percentage fee, so it does not change with local prices. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Project type
  2. Permit drawings
  3. Revisions
  4. Site complexity
  5. Interior scope

Ways to pay less

  1. Bring a clear program
  2. Limit revision rounds
  3. Use a residential specialist
  4. Ask about hourly vs percent
  5. Reuse existing surveys

Architect in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Honolulu, HI12%
8% to 18%
National typical12%
8% to 18%
New York, NY12%
8% to 18%
San Francisco, CA12%
8% to 18%
San Jose, CA12%
8% to 18%
Sunnyvale, CA12%
8% to 18%
Cambridge, MA12%
8% to 18%

Other Home & Repair costs in Honolulu

Questions people ask

Architect in Honolulu: what does it cost?

In Honolulu, HI, Architect typically costs about 12% of the project cost, with most prices between 8% and 18%.

Why is Honolulu the same as the national price?

Percentage fees and fees set largely by state rules do not rise or fall with local rents and wages, so the estimate is not adjusted by city.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.