| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Air Filter Company Inc | 13 | $84,725 | 100.00% |
| Comtec Consultants Inc | 13 | $93,845 | 100.00% |
| Ohio Valley Nephrology Associates Psc | 13 | $185,083 | 100.00% |
| Pinelake Physician Practices Llc | 13 | $199,672 | 100.00% |
| Savi Technologies Inc | 12 | $67,789 | 92.31% |
| Technumen Inc | 12 | $67,800 | 92.31% |
| Speridian Technologies Llc | 12 | $53,532 | 92.31% |
| Kpmg Llp | 12 | $83,959 | 92.31% |
| Shinwa Usa Corp | 12 | $58,195 | 92.31% |
| Vsln International Inc | 12 | $72,091 | 92.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Arizmendi | 17 | $28,864 | 100.00% |
| Crouch Tobacco Farms Llc | 17 | $26,920 | 100.00% |
| Nelson Key | 17 | $21,052 | 100.00% |
| B F G Association | 17 | $23,106 | 100.00% |
| Mckenzie Farm Llc | 17 | $24,669 | 100.00% |
| Black Patch Farms Llc | 17 | $28,574 | 100.00% |
| Rommie Barrett | 17 | $25,601 | 100.00% |
| Hobbs Farm Llc | 17 | $24,521 | 100.00% |
| Highbaugh Farms Tobacco Llc | 17 | $25,790 | 100.00% |
| R L Mathis Farms | 17 | $21,928 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Centers Of Louisville | 1 | $92,976 | 50.00% |
| Radiation Therapy Service Psc | 1 | $187,200 | 50.00% |
| Federal Mogul Motorparts Corporation | 1 | $90,480 | 50.00% |
| Corbin Pediatric Associates Psc | 1 | $125,070 | 50.00% |
| Iqor Global Services Llc | 1 | $67,330 | 50.00% |
| Easi Llc | 1 | $92,414 | 50.00% |
| Louisville Lung Care Pllc | 1 | $160,118 | 50.00% |
| Electro Tech Services Inc | 1 | $34,050 | 50.00% |
| Aspire Systems Inc | 1 | $99,424 | 50.00% |
| Accurate Corporation | 1 | $65,624 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 4 | $89,081 | 100.00% |
| Payroll Services | 4 | $90,699 | 100.00% |
| Plastics Bottle Manufacturing | 4 | $104,458 | 100.00% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $86,866 | 100.00% |
| Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 4 | $59,785 | 100.00% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $77,028 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 4 | $135,595 | 100.00% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 4 | $80,262 | 100.00% |
| Musical Groups And Artists | 4 | $32,557 | 100.00% |
| Industrial And Commercial Fan And Blower And Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $98,176 | 100.00% |
| 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.