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 bureau reports strongest demand for mechanics with the formal training necessary to work with the latest cars and their new technologies. In its May 2011 figures, the bureau reported an average wage of $38,560 per year for auto mechanics. The top 10 percent reported earnings of $59,600 or more.