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This year (2008), the general contractor building our home in Los Angeles, CA is on a fixed fee of 10% of the estimated project cost, plus $75 per hour for any additional work due to major change requests. That hourly rate is probably high for non-costal cities. don't think most general contractors work on hourly rates. A general contractor working on a cost-plus basis typically charges between 10% and 15% over the total project cost as her profit.
On average, fees can range anywhere from $70-$150 an hour or 5%-15% of your total overall project cost. Each architect has a different fee structure so be sure to clarify with your architect and know exactly what you are getting for that fee.