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.
According to PayScale.com, years of experience also play an important role in determining the hourly wage for an auto mechanic. Salary ranges in January 2014 for the 10th-90th percentile varied depending on the years of experience that workers had achieved in the field: 0-5years: $8.88-$19.59.