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.
Average Auto Mechanic Pay vs. Other Best Jobs. The average salary for an auto mechanic was $40,720 in 2015, which is higher than what many comparable jobs pay. For instance, landscapers and groundskeepers rake in $27,460 annually. With yearly earnings of $38,950, maintenance and repair workers also make slightly less than auto mechanics. Additionally, fabricators also earn slightly less, with an annual salary of $37,050.