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 $39,980 in 2014, which is higher than what many comparable workers earn. For instance, landscapers and groundskeepers rake in $26,720 annually. With yearly earnings of $38,390, maintenance and repair workers also make less than auto techs. Fabricators and security guards also earn less, with annual salaries of $28,730 and $28,040, respectively. Patrol officers, however, outearn mechanics, claiming an average salary of $59,560 in 2014.