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 typical mechanic faces challenges at work such as physical discomfort and frustrated customers. But for those with a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for cars, the job offers a variety of benefits. Good Wages Auto mechanics have the opportunity to earn good wages. According to PayScale.com, mechanics with five to nine years of experience earn between $13.98 and $20.40 per hour. Those with 20 or more years of experience can earn from $17.81 to $24.94 per hour as of 2010.