| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,605 | 62.48% | $73,158 | H-1B |
| 15,269 | 32.22% | $24,263 | H-2A |
| 2,275 | 4.80% | $261,445 | PERM |
| 234 | 0.49% | $79,153 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Kentucky has seen a total of 47,383 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Kentucky is the H-1B visa with 29,605 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 62.48% of Kentucky's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 15,269 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 32.22% of Kentucky's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 19 | $59,545 | 86.36% |
| Environmental Engineers | 18 | $62,890 | 81.82% |
| Occupational Therapists | 18 | $59,503 | 85.71% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $48,728 | 94.74% |
| Sales Managers | 17 | $85,306 | 89.47% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $47,192 | 89.47% |
| Neurologists | 17 | $176,226 | 94.44% |
| Anesthesiologists | 16 | $219,158 | 88.89% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 16 | $48,291 | 88.89% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $50,276 | 88.24% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economists | 2 | $52,343 | 40.00% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2 | $40,635 | 40.00% |
| Actuaries | 2 | $115,721 | 40.00% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 2 | $74,610 | 40.00% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $47,780 | 40.00% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 2 | $47,570 | 40.00% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $37,480 | 40.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 2 | $71,469 | 40.00% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $44,735 | 40.00% |
| Veterinarians | 2 | $57,637 | 40.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 600 | $435,789 | 44.38% |
| Mexico | 216 | $36,759 | 50.35% |
| Philippines | 55 | $4,019,352 | 37.67% |
| China | 41 | $58,093 | 37.61% |
| Pakistan | 40 | $100,815 | 43.48% |
| South Korea | 38 | $49,680 | 41.30% |
| Canada | 36 | $102,290 | 46.75% |
| Nepal | 24 | $62,564 | 45.28% |
| Japan | 21 | $74,903 | 40.38% |
| Brazil | 20 | $58,725 | 51.28% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Calloway County Hospital | 10 | $105,030 | 83.33% |
| Transylvania University | 10 | $38,601 | 83.33% |
| University Of Louisville Athletic Association Inc | 10 | $27,604 | 83.33% |
| Georgetown College | 10 | $42,264 | 90.91% |
| Campbellsville University | 10 | $38,883 | 90.91% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 10 | $51,430 | 90.91% |
| Union County Public Schools | 10 | $41,185 | 90.91% |
| Owensboro Medical Practice Pllc | 10 | $58,931 | 90.91% |
| Ramsey Quantitative Systems Inc | 10 | $64,584 | 90.91% |
| Zf Steering Systems Llc | 10 | $71,787 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| P L Tobacco Inc | 16 | $21,111 | 100.00% |
| Ricky Crouch | 16 | $21,329 | 100.00% |
| Kuegel Tax And Accounting Inc | 15 | $21,165 | 100.00% |
| Pin Oak Farms Llc | 15 | $26,480 | 100.00% |
| Terry Richardson | 15 | $21,154 | 100.00% |
| Brad Hines | 15 | $24,447 | 100.00% |
| Shultz Farms Llc | 15 | $23,737 | 100.00% |
| Young Farms | 15 | $22,455 | 100.00% |
| S F Tobacco Farms | 15 | $27,887 | 100.00% |
| Keith Hillenbrand | 15 | $24,332 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exelon Business Services Company | 1 | $62,213 | 50.00% |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | 1 | $63,752 | 50.00% |
| Systems Solutions Of Paducah Inc | 1 | $39,187 | 50.00% |
| Paxton Media Group Dba Wpsd Tv | 1 | $26,208 | 50.00% |
| Sypris Technologies Inc | 1 | $94,744 | 50.00% |
| Spiaggia Llc Dba Roc Restaurant | 1 | $36,795 | 50.00% |
| Darling Ingredients Inc | 1 | $79,810 | 50.00% |
| New Global System For Intelligent Transportation | 1 | $69,098 | 50.00% |
| Flex Films Inc | 1 | $24,648 | 50.00% |
| Southeastern Hospitality Llc | 1 | $33,613 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 6 | $70,494 | 85.71% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 6 | $90,705 | 85.71% |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 6 | $88,105 | 85.71% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 6 | $45,147 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 6 | $76,028 | 85.71% |
| Software Publishers | 6 | $98,759 | 85.71% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 6 | $72,998 | 85.71% |
| Racetracks | 6 | $57,127 | 85.71% |
| Other Pressed And Blown Glass And Glassware Manufacturing | 6 | $35,592 | 85.71% |
| Child Care Services | 6 | $32,580 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Grain Farming | 1 | $29,058 | 50.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 1 | $22,838 | 50.00% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $55,890 | 50.00% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $121,160 | 50.00% |
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 1 | $91,832 | 50.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $185,224 | 50.00% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 1 | $56,077 | 50.00% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 1 | $88,296 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 1 | $79,206 | 50.00% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 1 | $44,325 | 50.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Kentucky to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Kentucky over all years is $73,158. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.