| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 15 | $63,355 | 88.24% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 15 | $53,661 | 88.24% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 15 | $88,888 | 88.24% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 15 | $88,300 | 88.24% |
| Database Architects | 14 | $78,830 | 82.35% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 14 | $35,319 | 87.50% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 13 | $73,206 | 81.25% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 13 | $55,152 | 81.25% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $44,262 | 81.25% |
| Purchasing Managers | 13 | $97,133 | 81.25% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 2 | $74,610 | 50.00% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $51,500 | 50.00% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $36,840 | 25.00% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1 | $20,218 | 25.00% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1 | $47,819 | 25.00% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 1 | $134,950 | 25.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1 | $59,654 | 25.00% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1 | $44,533 | 25.00% |
| Financial Examiners | 1 | $63,752 | 25.00% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1 | $43,020 | 25.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabil Inc | 23 | $85,272 | 92.00% |
| Krauss Maffei Corporation | 23 | $82,903 | 92.00% |
| Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc | 22 | $62,149 | 88.00% |
| Berea College | 22 | $47,801 | 91.67% |
| Oracle America Inc | 22 | $92,920 | 91.67% |
| Amazon Data Services Inc | 22 | $71,233 | 91.67% |
| Federal Soft Systems Inc | 22 | $71,924 | 91.67% |
| Econvergence Inc | 22 | $77,819 | 91.67% |
| Summit Energy Services Inc | 21 | $85,813 | 91.30% |
| Kentuckyone Health Medical Group | 21 | $178,188 | 91.30% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Scott Lowe | 23 | $23,201 | 100.00% |
| Scotty Baesler | 23 | $24,559 | 100.00% |
| Heath Shelton | 23 | $22,962 | 100.00% |
| Inscoe Farms | 22 | $22,304 | 100.00% |
| Rwc Tlc Llc | 22 | $25,266 | 100.00% |
| Wilcoxson Farm Llc | 22 | $24,204 | 100.00% |
| Glenn Brothers Farms Llc | 22 | $25,223 | 100.00% |
| Jamie Carson | 22 | $23,779 | 100.00% |
| Rod Murphy | 22 | $23,648 | 100.00% |
| Three Pine Farms Llc | 22 | $25,994 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haier Us Appliance Solutions Inc Dba Ge Appliances | 2 | $96,169 | 50.00% |
| Swift Beef Company A Jbs Usa Subsidiary | 2 | $68,526 | 50.00% |
| Winstar Farm Llc | 2 | $26,478 | 50.00% |
| Controltouch Systems Llc | 2 | $59,072 | 50.00% |
| Berea College | 2 | $58,085 | 50.00% |
| Comdata Inc | 2 | $52,395 | 50.00% |
| Cti Clinical Trial Services Inc | 2 | $57,990 | 50.00% |
| Conduent Business Services Llc | 2 | $103,522 | 50.00% |
| Henkel Us Operations Corporation | 2 | $84,022 | 50.00% |
| Gulf South Pipeline | 2 | $54,257 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 9 | $92,856 | 90.00% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 8 | $88,405 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 8 | $56,557 | 88.89% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 8 | $67,067 | 88.89% |
| Child And Youth Services | 8 | $41,915 | 88.89% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 8 | $119,704 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $91,357 | 77.78% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 7 | $108,606 | 77.78% |
| All Other Food Manufacturing | 7 | $66,955 | 77.78% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $79,833 | 77.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil And Gas Pipeline And Related Structures Construction | 2 | $54,257 | 100.00% |
| Beauty Salons | 2 | $28,746 | 100.00% |
| Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $70,481 | 100.00% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 2 | $79,768 | 100.00% |
| Commercial Banking | 2 | $89,783 | 100.00% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 2 | $78,281 | 100.00% |
| Roofing Contractors | 2 | $25,074 | 100.00% |
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 1 | $136,344 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $67,600 | 50.00% |
| Alumina And Aluminum Production And Processing | 1 | $38,854 | 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.