How much do AI training jobs for specialists pay?

Across 66 open Specialist roles, top-of-range pay runs from $40 to $140/hr, with a median of $80/hr.

What does an AI training job for specialists involve?

You use your professional expertise to write, review and grade the examples AI models learn from: checking reasoning, correcting answers and flagging errors a non-expert would miss.

Updated November 2026 · ranked by pay

Best AI training jobs for specialists. 66 open Specialist roles helping AI labs improve their models.

Open roles: 66
Top hourly rate: $140/hr
Median top rate: $80/hr
High demand: 39

As of November 2026, there are 66 open AI training jobs for specialists listed on micro1. Top-of-range pay runs from $40 to $140/hr, with a median of $80/hr. The best-paying role right now is Journalist/Writer at up to $140/hr. 45 of these roles are remote, and 39 are marked high demand. The work is flexible hourly contracting: you use your professional expertise to write, review and grade the examples AI models learn from. Listings are refreshed daily from micro1, so closed roles drop off within a day.

All 66 roles, ranked by pay

01
High demand10 openings
Journalist/Writer
Technical Writing · Content Evaluation · Written Communication
$90–$140/hr
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02
High demand100 openings
Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc. or PhD)
Python · Mechanical Engineering
$60–$120/hr
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03
High demand100 openings
Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD)
Python · Aerodynamics
$80–$120/hr
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04
High demand10 openings
Hardware Expert (MSc. or PhD)
RTL · Hardware
$60–$120/hr
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05
High demand10 openings
STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)
Biology
$60–$120/hr
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06
High demand20 openings
Senior Book Editor
manuscript editing · line editing · copyediting
$80–$120/hr
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07
High demand3 openings
Cyber Threat Intelligence SME
Nation-state threat judgment · Offensive/defensive line · Over-refusal detection
$70–$110/hr
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08
High demand2 openings
Combat Arms & Targeting SME
Targeting & fires judgment · Boundary discrimination · Utility assessment
$60–$110/hr
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09
20 openings
Intelligence Operations & Collection Expert
intelligence operations · intelligence collection · humint
$50–$100/hr
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10
High demand20 openings
Intelligence Agency Officer
intelligence analysis · threat analysis · operational planning
$50–$100/hr
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11
High demand20 openings
Intelligence Technology & Systems Expert
intelligence technology platforms · systems architecture · technical systems evaluation
$50–$100/hr
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12
5 openings
Marine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology
Marine Geology · Sediment & Ocean Floor Basics · Core Logging & Sampling
$60–$100/hr
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13
5 openings
Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination
Forensic Firearms Analysis · Toolmark Identification · Ballistics Casework
$60–$100/hr
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14
High demand5 openings
Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops
Instrument Approach Briefing · FAA Approach Charts · Part 135 Operations
$60–$100/hr
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15
High demand20 openings
Senior Intelligence Analyst – National Security
intelligence analysis · threat assessment · analytical reasoning
$50–$100/hr
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16
High demand15 openings
Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)
Naval domain depth · Classified-environment fluency · Stakeholder navigation
$50–$100/hr
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17
High demand25 openings
Military Operations & IHL Expert
War Fighting · Weapons Targeting · Defense Operations
$50–$90/hr
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18
20 openings
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Design intent & assembly reasoning · Parametric modeling depth · Mechanism & kinematic sense
$40–$90/hr
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19
High demand34 openings
Military Operations & Reporting SME
military operations expertise · dod reporting standards · report writing
$40–$80/hr
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20
High demand9 openings
Senior DoD Staff Writing SME
military writing · federal documentation standards · report generation and evaluation
$40–$80/hr
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21
High demand50 openings
Federal Staff Reporting Analyst
military writing · federal documentation standards · report generation and evaluation
$40–$80/hr
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22
High demand20 openings
Military Writing Specialist
military writing · federal documentation standards · report generation and evaluation
$40–$80/hr
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23
High demand10 openings
Defense Analyst
military operations analysis · defense research · conflict analysis
$40–$80/hr
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24
High demand10 openings
Army Combat Operations Expert
army tactics · tactical operations · mission planning
$40–$80/hr
hourly pay
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25
High demand10 openings
Military Operations Expert
military operations expertise · tactical decision-making · operational planning
$40–$80/hr
hourly pay
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26
High demand10 openings
Weapons Systems Operator
weapons systems operation · air defense systems · missile systems
$40–$80/hr
hourly pay
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27
High demand10 openings
Special Forces Operator
tactical operations expertise · mission planning · military tactics and procedures
$40–$80/hr
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28
High demand10 openings
Fighter Pilot
military aviation tactics · mission planning · weapons systems expertise
$40–$80/hr
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29
High demand3 openings
Intelligence Analyst
Analytic rigor · Source handling · Over-refusal detection
$30–$80/hr
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30
High demand4 openings
Human Intelligence Collector (HUMINT)
Elicitation strategy · Real-time cue reading · Reliability assessment
$30–$80/hr
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31
High demand10 openings
Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing
solidworks · fusion 360 · onshape
$40–$80/hr
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32
High demand50 openings
Aerospace CAD Expert
cad (computer-aided design) · freecad · mechanical engineering
$40–$80/hr
hourly pay
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33
High demand30 openings
FreeCAD Expert
freecad · mechanical engineering · multi-part cad assembly analysis
$40–$80/hr
hourly pay
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34
High demand50 openings
Mechanical CAD Expert
freecad · solidworks · catia
$40–$80/hr
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35
High demand50 openings
Industrial Design CAD Expert
freecad · cad assembly interpretation · mechanical engineering
$40–$80/hr
hourly pay
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36
High demand50 openings
Inpatient Medical Coder
ICD-10-CM · Inpatient Coding · MS-DRG
$50–$70/hr
hourly pay
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37
Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)
Sourcing · Recruitment pipeline · Remote work self-management
$40–$65/hr
hourly pay
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38
10 openings
Senior Vehicle Damage and Condition Expert
Auto damage estimating · Vehicle condition and damage inspection · Accident quality auditing
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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39
10 openings
Senior Property Damage and Restoration Expert
Homeowners desk adjusting · coverage application · Restoration estimating in Xactimate
$20–$60/hr
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40
10 openings
Senior Claims Investigation and Evidence Review Expert
Special investigations and staged-loss · fraud detection from claim evidence
$20–$60/hr
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41
10 openings
Senior Specialty Inspection Expert, Crop, Auction and Rental
Crop condition and loss assessment from field and aerial imagery · Auction and pre-sale vehicle · equipment condition grading
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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42
10 openings
Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyor
Refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo condition assessment · Finished-vehicle and food transport damage and compliance review · Container surveying
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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43
10 openings
Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialist
Industrial CT interpretation · X-ray image interpretation · Ultrasonic data analysis
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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44
10 openings
Senior Industrial Trades and Maintenance Expert
Millwright and mechanical installation drawing interpretation · Field diagram and inspection sketch interpretation · Pest control and site layouts
$20–$60/hr
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45
10 openings
Senior Technical Documentation, Parts and Annotation Specialist
Assembly manual authoring from engineering drawings and BOMs · Industrial parts identification and fitment quoting from photos and catalogs · Production pattern and marker interpretation
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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46
10 openings
Senior Flight Operations Expert
Instrument approach plate and procedure briefing · Flight planning and operational documentation review · Regulatory operations compliance (Part 121 - 135 - ICAO)
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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47
20 openings
Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor
Container & Cargo Condition Survey · Draft Survey & Cargo Quantity Determination · Marine Survey Reporting & Standards
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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48
20 openings
Senior Cargo and Parcel Claims Examiner
Air Cargo Claims · Custody Determination · Parcel Delivery Disputes
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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49
20 openings
Senior Insurance Claims Expert (Liability, Property, Contents)
Auto Liability · Comparative Fault Determination · Property & Catastrophe Damage Assessment
$20–$60/hr
hourly pay
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50
10 openings
Veterans Service Officer
Claims · Accreditation · Compensation
$40–$60/hr
hourly pay
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51
60 openings
Data Privacy Analyst
PII · Attention to Detail · Document Review
$31–$60/hr
hourly pay
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52
High demand50 openings
Data Analyst
PII · Data Privacy · Document Review
$31–$60/hr
hourly pay
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53
10 openings
Bilingual (Spanish) Benefits Counselor
Medicare · Spanish · Benefits
$35–$50/hr
hourly pay
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54
10 openings
Financial Aid Advisor
Repayment · PSLF · Default
$30–$50/hr
hourly pay
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55
10 openings
VA Eligibility Specialist
Eligibility · Enrollment · Healthcare
$30–$50/hr
hourly pay
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56
Recruiter
Sourcing · Recruitment pipeline · Remote work self-management
$50/hr
hourly pay
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57
10 openings
Postal Clerk
Postage · Shipping · Customs
$30–$45/hr
hourly pay
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58
10 openings
National Park Ranger
Permits · Reservations · Safety
$30–$45/hr
hourly pay
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59
10 openings
211 Specialist
$30–$40/hr
hourly pay
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60
10 openings
Passport Acceptance Agent
$30–$40/hr
hourly pay
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61
High demand
Chief of Staff
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen · Operational Excellence & Execution · Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
$80k–$120k/yr
annual pay
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62
High demand
Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWE
Leadership & Team Management · Data Operations · Human Data
$120k–$160k/yr
annual pay
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63
High demand
Strategic Project Lead, Robotics
Data Pipeline Ownership · FPS · Hardware Systems
$120k–$160k/yr
annual pay
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64
High demand
Strategic Project Lead, Finance Expertise
Leadership & Team Management · Data Operations · Human Data
$180k–$230k/yr
annual pay
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65
High demand
Strategic Project Lead, MD/Health
Leadership & Team Management · Data Operations · Human Data
$180k–$230k/yr
annual pay
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66
High demand
Strategic Project Lead, J.D./Legal Expertise
Leadership & Team Management · Data Operations · Human Data
$180k–$230k/yr
annual pay
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Other fields hiring

Law54 rolesto $400/hr Software Engineering32 rolesto $300/hr Science & Research24 rolesto $400/hr Medicine22 rolesto $125/hr Generalist19 rolesto $60/hr Finance19 rolesto $350/hr Languages & Audio16 rolesto $70/hr AI & Machine Learning14 rolesto $140/hr Applied Engineering14 rolesto $150/hr Robotics13 rolesto $50/hr Business Operations12 rolesto $350/hr Sales & Marketing9 rolesto $350/hr Data Analysis5 rolesto $350/hr Arts & Design5 rolesto $105/hr Cybersecurity2 rolesto $90/hr Retail & Hospitality1 roleto $70/hr Humanities1 roleto $70/hr Education1 roleto $140/hr

By credential:For PhDs 22 For physicians 17 For accountants 7 For chemists 6 For physicists 7 For biologists 8 For bilingual speakers 29

By language:For Python developers 31 For TypeScript developers 16 For Rust developers 13 For Java developers 13 For C++ developers 13 For open source contributors 5

FAQ

How much do AI training jobs for specialists pay?: Across 66 open Specialist roles, top-of-range pay runs from $40 to $140/hr, with a median of $80/hr.
What does an AI training job for specialists involve?: You use your professional expertise to write, review and grade the examples AI models learn from: checking reasoning, correcting answers and flagging errors a non-expert would miss.