| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Claire Medical Center Inc | 14 | $199,598 | 87.50% |
| Marshall County Hospital | 14 | $45,443 | 87.50% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 14 | $74,694 | 87.50% |
| Mubea Tailor Rolled Blanks Llc | 14 | $66,221 | 87.50% |
| Dataedge Inc | 14 | $67,197 | 93.33% |
| Code Ace Solutions Inc | 14 | $71,328 | 93.33% |
| Medicredit Inc | 14 | $82,634 | 93.33% |
| Seven Counties Services Inc | 14 | $180,052 | 93.33% |
| Quantam Solutions Llc | 14 | $84,112 | 93.33% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 14 | $86,236 | 93.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Farms Llc | 18 | $26,010 | 100.00% |
| Roy Stephenson | 18 | $22,867 | 100.00% |
| Langley Farms Llc | 18 | $21,887 | 100.00% |
| Watermelon Rd Tobacco Llc | 18 | $26,171 | 100.00% |
| Miller Equine Llc | 18 | $26,040 | 100.00% |
| Mike Hutchison | 18 | $22,706 | 100.00% |
| Cundiff Farms | 18 | $24,730 | 100.00% |
| N P Producers Association | 18 | $22,488 | 100.00% |
| Mt Vernon Farms Llc | 18 | $25,689 | 100.00% |
| Rtc Inc | 18 | $20,263 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicen Tool Corporation | 1 | $71,490 | 33.33% |
| Albaree Health Services | 1 | $134,451 | 33.33% |
| Republic Conduit Manufacturing | 1 | $65,666 | 33.33% |
| Signature Payroll Services Llc | 1 | $41,434 | 33.33% |
| Momentive Speciality Chemicals Inc | 1 | $117,894 | 33.33% |
| Corrigan Racing Stable Inc | 1 | $30,971 | 33.33% |
| Etown Lung Specialist Psc | 1 | $45,240 | 33.33% |
| Nhk Of America Suspension Components Inc | 1 | $42,515 | 33.33% |
| Centralert Inc | 1 | $74,818 | 33.33% |
| Obstetric Anesthesia Consultants Psc | 1 | $187,199 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Lawyers | 11 | $66,615 | 84.62% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 11 | $103,238 | 84.62% |
| General Warehousing And Storage | 11 | $52,216 | 84.62% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 11 | $77,798 | 91.67% |
| Welding And Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $64,924 | 91.67% |
| Metal Heat Treating | 11 | $70,572 | 91.67% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 11 | $79,846 | 91.67% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 11 | $84,024 | 91.67% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 10 | $65,177 | 83.33% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 10 | $68,076 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $104,610 | 100.00% |
| Food Service Contractors | 3 | $54,045 | 100.00% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $72,127 | 100.00% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 2 | $69,680 | 66.67% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $83,024 | 66.67% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 2 | $68,526 | 66.67% |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 2 | $105,363 | 66.67% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 2 | $61,599 | 66.67% |
| Used Car Dealers | 2 | $24,908 | 66.67% |
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2 | $80,527 | 66.67% |
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.