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How much do video annotation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for video annotation in Florida is $44,679.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,400.00 and $51,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Video Annotation job?

A Video Annotation job involves labeling objects, activities, or events within videos to help train machine learning models. Annotators use specialized tools to draw bounding boxes, segment frames, or classify scenes to improve AI's ability to recognize visuals. This work is essential for applications like autonomous vehicles, facial recognition, and action recognition in AI systems.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Video Annotation specialist?

As a Video Annotation specialist, your daily tasks will generally involve watching video footage, identifying relevant objects or actions, and accurately labeling or tagging frames according to specific project guidelines. You may also review and validate annotations to ensure quality and consistency, collaborate with team members or project managers to clarify labeling instructions, and document any ambiguities or challenges encountered during annotation. Most roles are structured with clear targets or quotas for completed work, and you may work independently or as part of a larger team supporting AI development projects. The position requires strong concentration and the ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Video Annotation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Video Annotation, you need strong attention to detail, visual analysis skills, and familiarity with video processing concepts, often supported by a diploma or coursework in computer science or a related field. Knowledge of annotation tools such as CVAT, Labelbox, or VGG Image Annotator, and, in some cases, experience with basic scripting or data management platforms, is highly valued. Excellent focus, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions help individuals stand out in this position. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and quality of annotated video data, which directly impacts AI and machine learning model performance.

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Infographic showing various Video Annotation job openings in Florida as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 56% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 43% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,679 per year, or $21.5 per hour.
Survey Watch Stander / Video Annotator - Level I (Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities Survey)

Survey Watch Stander / Video Annotator - Level I (Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities Survey)

Think Tank, Inc.

Panama City, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

*US Citizenship Required

*Position is Subject to Contract Award

Position Overview

SEFSC-PEMD personnel are critical collaborators in restoration work in response to the 2010 DWH oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This aspect of the project involves surveying mesophotic and deep benthic reef communities (50 - 1800 m in depth). The survey utilizes a variety of survey platforms (e.g. ROV, AUV) to detect, classify and enumerate assemblages of corals, sponges, octocorals, crustaceans, mollusks, fishes and other fauna. Tasks should include: Survey Watch Stander for Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC) surveys conducted on NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels and participate on other PEMD resource surveys, as requested.

Position Title

Survey Watch Stander and Video Annotation (Level I)

Labor Category

Technical Support Services – Level I

Location

Panama City, FL

Start Date

TBD – Upon Award

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hrs/week (extended hours during surveys)

Security

Low Risk – Public Trust Background Investigation Required

Travel

Domestic and international travel may be required for at-sea surveys, project-related workshops, and working group meetings; authorized by COR

Key Responsibilities

a) Survey Duties

Tasks shall include but is not limited to:

  • Knowledgeable in data collection MDBC SOPs, and execution of at-sea mapping and ground truthing missions as Field Party Chief or Watch Leader.
  • Pre- and post-survey inventory and maintenance of equipment and gear.
  • Conducting data collection, biological and/or environmental sampling and logging and processing data and/or samples under field conditions, as required and according to prescribed MDBC SOP.
  • Complete incident reporting procedures as necessary in accordance with applicable NOAA Small Boat Program requirements (small boat operations only)

b) Laboratory Duties

Video Annotation roles require subject matter expertise on biota associated with Mesophotic/Deep Reefs of the Gulf of America. Primary duties focus on video annotation to derive habitat and fish detection and enumeration. Collected video data is annotated using a semi-automated multi-stage process including 1) automated processing using C-Vision tools, 2) human-in-the-loop review and correction, 3) data review and QA/QC, 4) data output/ingest into GCRF Oracle databases, 4) updating GitHUB data for updates and project management.

  • Subject matter expert for identifying marine fishes in all life stages from mesophotic and deep reef habitats of the Gulf of America.
  • Video annotation, review, and data QA/QC of ROV-based footage.
  • Management of review and tracking sheets.
  • Updating project management tools for status updates.
  • Updating annotation tracking sheets.

c) Data Management Support

Video Annotation duties involve basic duties including data entry, QA/QC, and validation. In the near future these will also include determining and setting standards for automated data outputs to ensure interoperability and democratization of datasets.

  • Utilize inventory of existing bathymetric information in U.S. EEZ of Gulf of Mexico between 50 and 1800 m into MDBC database. Task to be coordinated with NCEI and NCCOS-Biogeography Branch.
  • Inputs and corrects data in MDBC database, associated data entry applications and MDBC survey SOP (including metadata).
  • Input updates into video annotation projects management tools.

d) Analytical Support

Video Annotation roles include basic duties of data preparation and validation prior to analysis, assisting in drafting reports and manuscripts, and review.

  • Maintain knowledge of relevant scientific literature, provide support for data analyses and develop data summaries.
  • Maintain updates in analysis projects using project management tool.
  • Develop basic data reports, and presentations. Assist in preparing graphs and visuals from survey outcomes.

e) Outreach and Education

Participate in public outreach and education efforts. Examples of outreach and education activities include marine science education at local schools, participating as judges for local science fairs, conducting and participating in outreach and education tours of the SEFSC facilities and NOAA ships (in conjunction with federal employees), manning of outreach booths at local fairs and festivals.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

  • MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus 1 (1) years of relevant experience.
  • Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Capable of writing reports at the college level and making oral presentations.
  • Experience as data collector on at sea surveys. Knowledge and skills in using software that handles data streams for hydrological, and biological data.
  • Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys. Knowledge and identification of reef taxa from the Gulf of America.
  • Expert knowledge of major structure forming invertebrates found in mesophotic and deep benthic communities of the Gulf of America.
  • Knowledge of procedures when encountering endangered or threatened species.
  • Sea going contractors who participate on research cruises on Office of Marine and Aviation Operations' NOAA ships will be required to annually/biennially (age dependent) submit a NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NOAA Form 57- 10-01) and Tuberculosis Screening Form (NOAA Form NF 57-10-02) to OMAO health services to determine fitness for sea duty. Sea going contractors must have a current tetanus vaccine (once every 10 years).

Required Training

Training Requirement

Due Date

NOAA IT security (required for all contractors)

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

NOAA Safety training (required for all contractors working at a Government facility)

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

Records Management 101 (required for all contractors)

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Active Threats to the Workplace Awareness Seminar

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Training IAW NAM 1330-52.222-70(b)(6)

Certificates due no later than 5 business days after contract/task order start