OpenTrain

QGIS Specialist (Geospatial AI Training)

You will use professional QGIS and GIS knowledge to create difficult geospatial tasks, assess AI-generated responses, and explain your decisions in clear written feedback. The work covers spatial analysis, cartography, geospatial data management, remote sensing, and related…

Field: Energy & earth sciences
Where: United States
Posted: 3 days ago

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How this pay compares

At $125/hr, this role pays more than 96% 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

$125/hr

Hours a week15 hrs

Per week, before tax

$1,875

Per month, if the work is steady

$8,125

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Tax: Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $2,054 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.

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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.

Platform	Open	Median	Best-paid open role
OpenTrain AIthis role	40	$85/hr	Nuclear Science & Engineering Expert (AI Safety)$150/hr
micro1	3	$80/hr3 priced	Marine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology$60-100/hr
Alignerr	10	$45/hr	Atmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)$75-90/hr
Handshake AI	21	up to $85/hr	Nuclear ProfessionalUp to $300/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

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The work

Assignments are remote and asynchronous. You can complete project work independently at your own pace.

Build tasks involving vector and raster analysis, coordinate reference systems, reprojection, geoprocessing, spatial joins, and georeferencing.
Develop or assess work involving map layouts, cartographic design, PyQGIS, and the QGIS Processing toolbox.
Review AI-generated responses for technical accuracy and completeness.
Give precise, structured written feedback and explain complex geospatial decisions clearly.

What it pays and takes

This is remote, part-time project work with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement. It is open to candidates in the United States.

Pay: Up to $125 per hour for qualifying work.
Experience: At least two years using QGIS or an equivalent geospatial tool.
Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in geography, geographic information science, environmental science, urban planning, civil engineering, geology, or a related field.
Skills: Strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex geospatial concepts clearly.
Helpful tools: ArcGIS, PostGIS, GDAL/OGR, GRASS GIS, Google Earth Engine, GeoPandas, Rasterio, or Shapely.
Relevant background: Environmental consulting, government, utilities, urban planning, engineering, or research.
A portfolio of published maps or spatial analysis projects is helpful.

How it works

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

About AI training work

OpenTrain is a platform where people find AI training projects, build a profile, and apply in minutes. AI training work uses human judgment to prepare examples, review model responses, and give feedback that helps artificial intelligence systems improve.

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Funded milestones
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First payment
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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $125/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

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