desired hourly rate vs. desired hour rate

[Torsten]

Hi,

Is there any difference between 'desired hourly rate' and 'desired hour rate'? The former seems to be far more popular. Would you agree?

Thanks,
Torsten
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[Haihao]

I don't think so. If you refer to a machine, then 'desired machine hour rate' is far more popular. 'hourly rate' is used like 'hourly rate motel', etc. (in Japan, 'hourly rate hotel' is possible too)

[Jamie (K)]

The difference is that "desired hourly rate" is real English, and "desired hour rate" isn't.