Just as most people aren't rich, most gangsters aren't rich. That's how it's always been. I find it bizarre how many people either assume they have no money or are sitting on $50 million nest eggs. You've got guys who blow all their money and you got guys who save and invest. There are literally dozens of made guys in NY who are millionaires many times over. I am aware of a few worth more than $100 million and at least one who is a legitimate billionaire. That being said, the overwhelming majority of made members are middle to upper middle class.