How much money does an HVAC mechanic earn?

The median expected salary for a typical HVAC Mechanic I in the United States is $36,829. More info can be found here: http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_SC16000026.html >>>>> I guess it depends on the area. Here in NJ the current rate for Union mechanics is appx $32.00 per hour and an exeptional mechanic can negotiate for more.