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Geoscientists AI Response Evaluator

Use practical geology experience to help evaluate AI-generated content. Work independently and follow written guidelines while protecting sensitive or proprietary information.

Field
Energy & earth sciences
Where
United States
Hours
up to 5/week
Posted
3 days ago

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How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $100/hr, this role pays more than 89% of the 52 open energy & earth sciences roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $80.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced energy & earth sciences roles, OpenTrain AI has the highest median ($85/hr across 39 roles) and Alignerr the lowest ($45/hr across 10).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 3 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Rate

$100/hr

Per week, before tax

$500

Per month, if the work is steady

$2,167

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $548 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open energy & earth sciences roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

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The full listing

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The work

Use practical geology experience to help evaluate AI-generated content. Work independently and follow written guidelines while protecting sensitive or proprietary information.

  • Write questions based on real geology work.
  • Review AI answers for technical accuracy, relevance, and usefulness.
  • Give clear feedback on geology concepts, investigation methods, interpretations, and reporting practices.

What it pays and takes

  • Pay: Up to $100 per hour, depending on the project.
  • Hours: Part-time and asynchronous, often about 5–20 hours per week during active assignments.
  • Location: Remote; open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Strong written English.
  • The role requires at least four years of professional experience as a geologist or closely related geoscience professional.
  • Requirements: Field investigation experience; ability to interpret geologic data and prepare technical reports or other professional geoscience work; strong writing, attention to detail, reliability, and independent judgment.
  • You need a dependable internet connection and a desktop or laptop computer. Prior AI or technical experience is not required.
  • Relevant backgrounds include consulting, industry, government, research, or exploration geology in mining, oil and gas, or energy transition work. Environmental geologists, engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, and other applied geoscientists with substantial field and interpretation duties may also fit.
  • F-1 students with eligible CPT or OPT authorization may qualify. STEM OPT is not supported.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training work uses human examples and feedback to help AI systems produce more useful answers. Geoscience professionals contribute field knowledge and sound judgment to help assess whether those answers are accurate and relevant.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $100/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

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