Muscletech has an abundance of amateurs under contract that nobody really knows and if you turn pro while you are with them, you immediately start getting $2,000/month. That's the rate for everyone that's a rookie. Dexter is probably getting $4,000-$5,000/month plus a grand here and there for Muscletech appearances. That's pretty good money, but like others have stated..... when this is over what are these guys gonna do?
If I turn pro, my plan would be to stay in school while living off a few thousand dollars per month. That way when I'm done competing I have set myself up to be successful in another aspect of life. Hopefully these guys are saving some of their money also and investing it. Other than Jay and maybe Ronnie, I doubt many are though.