| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 2 | $55,599 | 50.00% |
| Economists | 2 | $52,343 | 50.00% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 1 | $44,262 | 25.00% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $31,760 | 25.00% |
| Curators | 1 | $44,782 | 25.00% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $32,885 | 25.00% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $34,930 | 25.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1 | $26,478 | 25.00% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1 | $68,931 | 25.00% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 1 | $45,180 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Testing Service | 13 | $52,821 | 86.67% |
| Mpower Logic Inc | 13 | $56,258 | 86.67% |
| Sree Infotech Llc | 13 | $58,222 | 86.67% |
| Daramic Llc | 13 | $75,438 | 92.86% |
| Eurofins Genomics Llc | 13 | $68,589 | 92.86% |
| Sbase Technologies Inc | 13 | $67,488 | 92.86% |
| Tempur Pedic Management Llc | 13 | $67,297 | 92.86% |
| Ssg Technologies Llc | 13 | $68,270 | 92.86% |
| Nisum Technologies Inc | 13 | $69,496 | 92.86% |
| Liberate Medical Llc | 13 | $69,461 | 92.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Tobacco | 18 | $22,796 | 100.00% |
| Eddie Hill | 18 | $21,904 | 100.00% |
| Guinn Farms Llc | 18 | $23,078 | 100.00% |
| Jtw Farms Llc | 18 | $22,952 | 100.00% |
| Brad Miller | 18 | $25,843 | 100.00% |
| Southwest Farms Llc | 18 | $168,606 | 100.00% |
| Zeldon Angel | 18 | $25,785 | 100.00% |
| Orville Hail Jr | 18 | $23,740 | 100.00% |
| Chiapas Tobacco Co | 18 | $22,137 | 100.00% |
| Larry Shive | 18 | $24,983 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartshift Technologies | 1 | $123,573 | 33.33% |
| Adaptive Intelligent Systems Llc | 1 | $73,486 | 33.33% |
| M I Llc Aka M I Swaco | 1 | $93,101 | 33.33% |
| Jewish Physician Group Inc | 1 | $53,248 | 33.33% |
| Jym Trading Inc | 1 | $28,538 | 33.33% |
| West Union Baptist Association | 1 | $34,902 | 33.33% |
| Kenwood Montessori Preschool | 1 | $24,482 | 33.33% |
| Frazier History Museum | 1 | $44,782 | 33.33% |
| Michael Baker Jr Inc | 1 | $86,778 | 33.33% |
| Kentucky Tennessee Conference Of Sda | 1 | $33,675 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 3 | $107,092 | 75.00% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 3 | $85,124 | 75.00% |
| All Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $70,914 | 75.00% |
| Cookie And Cracker Manufacturing | 3 | $44,505 | 75.00% |
| Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 3 | $80,343 | 75.00% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 3 | $46,425 | 75.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 3 | $47,750 | 75.00% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 3 | $63,835 | 75.00% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 3 | $66,803 | 75.00% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 3 | $61,644 | 75.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.