The Rake in Low Limit Hold 'em

[Rbower]

I play a lot of 3-6 and 4-8 low limit hold 'em in casinos. Every time I hear discussions about the rake in low limit hold 'em I hear different stories. Some authorities seem to say that "even Phil Ivey couldn't be a winning player at low limit hold 'em because of the rake". Other people claim that "it is possible to make $50,000 a year playing 3-6 limit hold 'em". How much money can a good solid player expect to make playing a 3-6 game in a brick and mortar casino with an average rake? Also what is the average amount that is raked out of pots at casinos in low limit?