Concert flautists are master flute players who perform either individually or with professional symphony orchestras or performing arts companies. Most classically arranged orchestras carry just two flautists, but the number can be less or more given the instruments called for by various compositions. The U. Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies all musicians in one wage category. These figures are similar to data from the business blog Adapistration. Experience and geographic location are profound influences on the salaries of professional flautists. Professional orchestras hire only the most capable musicians, so many aspiring flautists often hone their skills with part-time or non-paying positions while working their way up to the orchestral level.