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 average auto mechanic makes $39,450 per year, which is slightly higher than what many social services workers earn. For instance, landscapers and groundskeepers rake in $26,300 annually.With yearly earnings of $37,710, maintenance and repair workers also make less than auto techs.Fabricators and security guards also earn less, with annual salaries of $37,840 and $27,550, respectively. Patrol officers, however, outearn mechanics, claiming an average salary of $58,720 in 2013.he 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.