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Spatial Data Analyst (GIS AI Evaluation)

This role involves evaluating how well AI systems understand geographic information systems, spatial data analysis, and environmental mapping. You will create domain-specific prompts, review generated responses, and give clear feedback on accuracy, relevance, and technical…

Field
Energy & earth sciences
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Posted
6 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 $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 6 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

Per week, before tax

$2,500

Per month, if the work is steady

$10,833

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $2,739 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.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
OpenTrain AIthis role40$85/hrNuclear Science & Engineering Expert (AI Safety)$150/hr
micro13$80/hr3 pricedMarine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology$60-100/hr
Alignerr10$45/hrAtmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)$75-90/hr
Handshake AI21up to $85/hrNuclear 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

This role involves evaluating how well AI systems understand geographic information systems, spatial data analysis, and environmental mapping. You will create domain-specific prompts, review generated responses, and give clear feedback on accuracy, relevance, and technical quality.

The listing is titled Spatial Data Analyst, while the listed duties focus on GIS AI response evaluation. Review these duties and qualifications before applying.

  • Create prompts based on GIS, spatial analysis, and environmental mapping workflows.
  • Review AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, and understanding of spatial data concepts.
  • Explain strengths, errors, and ways AI-generated content could improve.
  • Use QGIS and related technical tools when assessing domain-specific work.
  • Work independently and communicate technical feedback asynchronously.

What it pays and takes

This is remote, asynchronous, ongoing, project-based contract work. Work is available according to project needs, and the structured schedule is 20+ hours per week.

  • Pay: Up to $125 per hour.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Professional fluency in English.
  • Schedule: Flexible, with 20+ hours per week.
  • Experience: At least one year using QGIS or related technical tools.
  • Skills: Hands-on experience with GIS, spatial data analysis, or environmental mapping.
  • Skills: Ability to write domain-specific prompts and evaluate AI-generated responses.
  • Skills: Strong judgment when assessing GIS tasks and spatial data workflows.
  • Helpful background: Real-world QGIS experience in spatial analysis or environmental mapping, plus experience giving technical feedback asynchronously.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site. OpenTrain is free to join and helps people find AI training and data-labeling work in one place.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that generate and understand content. Contributors prepare examples, review model responses, and give feedback so AI systems perform better, while people with specialized experience can contribute informed evaluations in their field.

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.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $125/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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