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Video Annotation Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Video Annotation Support

Laurel, MD ยท On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Annotation of video data collected by small unmanned aircraft and surface vessels. The annotation process involves drawing bounding boxes around all relevant objects and assigning classification ...

Video Annotation Support

Laurel, MD ยท On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Annotation of video data collected by small unmanned aircraft and surface vessels. The annotation process involves drawing bounding boxes around all relevant objects and assigning classification ...

Annotation of video data collected by small unmanned aircraft and surface vessels. The annotation process involves drawing bounding boxes around all relevant objects and assigning classification ...

AI Solutions Engineer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$75 - $80/hr

Integrate and tune SAM 2 for full-motion video annotation: object tracking, segmentation calibration, confidence threshold configuration * Implement Frontier model API integration for synthetic data ...

Must-Have Qualifications: * 1+ years of image or video annotation experience, or equivalent precision work in a quality-managed production environment. * Working familiarity with at least one ...

Data & Annotation Engineer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Full-motion video (FMV) annotation concepts and tooling * Python scripting for data wrangling, validation, and format conversion * Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility Nice-to-Have ...

Must-Have Qualifications: * 3+ years of image and video annotation experience, including 1+ year in a QA, review, lead, or adjudication capacity. * Demonstrated ability to define quality criteria and ...

QA / Evaluation Lead

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Experience with FMV / video annotation quality standards The expected hourly salary range for this position is $45 to $50 p/hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Note to Candidates:

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How much do video annotation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for video annotation in Washington is $67,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,100.00 and $78,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a video annotation?

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.

What job categories do people searching Video Annotation jobs in Washington look for?

The top searched job categories for Video Annotation jobs in Washington are:

Infographic showing various Video Annotation job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Internship, 55% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 77% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,716 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

Video Annotation Support

Laurel, MD โ€ข On-site

TAD PGS, Inc
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$30 - $35/hr

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Video Annotation Support to join a leading Company located in the Laurel, MD surrounding area.


Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00


**US Citizenship is required.**


Annotation of video data collected by small unmanned aircraft and surface vessels. The annotation process involves drawing bounding boxes around all relevant objects and assigning classification labels (e.g., military vessel, recreational boat, etc.) to objects in a video. Training and guidance will be provided regarding the annotation process and the distinguishing characteristics of the objects of interest.

Job Responsibilities:  

  • Working with engineers to understand the data annotation process, annotating videos, correcting annotations based on engineers' feedback, and providing feedback to the engineers to improve the annotation process.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • Ability to learn and operate a custom application for data annotation.
  • Ability to work with engineers to understand data annotation requirements.
  • Can accept and provide feedback to improve the annotation process.
  • Can handle CUI data.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineers.

 Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.