choked. 1  1 : to keep from breathing in a normal way by cutting off the supply of air Many people were choked by thick smoke. 2  2 : to have the trachea blocked entirely or partly He nearly choked on a bone. 3  3 : to slow or prevent the growth or action of The flowers were choked by weeds. 4  4 : to block by clogging Leaves choked the sewer.
The median annual salary for mechanic and automotive technicians was $36,710 in 2013. The highest earners in the field made about $61,210, while the lowest-paid took home $20,920.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that auto techs and mechanics at all experience levels made an average salary of $39,060 as of May 2012 (www.bls.gov).The median salary for all these workers was $36,610.he BLS reported that the highest concentration of auto tech and mechanic jobs was found in Vermont, New Hampshire, Montana, West Virginia and Pennsylvania in May 2012. Average salaries in these locations ranged from $30,610-$39,880.