| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satyam Computer Services Ltd | 96 | $62,873 | 89.72% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 93 | $74,730 | 90.29% |
| Citiustech Inc | 93 | $71,355 | 93.94% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 89 | $48,208 | 91.75% |
| Sitek Inc | 89 | $56,016 | 93.68% |
| Kforce Inc | 86 | $71,118 | 90.53% |
| Satyam Computer Services Limited | 85 | $57,916 | 97.70% |
| Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 82 | $93,021 | 95.35% |
| Murray State University | 81 | $49,221 | 96.43% |
| Indu Llc | 76 | $58,565 | 92.68% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Futrell Farms | 31 | $25,416 | 100.00% |
| Rucker Tobacco Llc | 30 | $25,507 | 100.00% |
| Brad Mathis | 30 | $22,978 | 100.00% |
| Phillip Arvin | 30 | $23,865 | 100.00% |
| C B Farms Llc | 30 | $24,186 | 100.00% |
| Cecil Tobacco Company Llc | 30 | $23,980 | 100.00% |
| Dale Seay | 29 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Larry Tucker Farms | 29 | $23,599 | 100.00% |
| White Oak Tobacco Llc | 29 | $23,906 | 100.00% |
| Dunning Hill Farms General Partnership | 28 | $21,937 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbadirect Inc | 6 | $67,770 | 33.33% |
| Jefferson County Public Schools | 6 | $49,329 | 33.33% |
| Brown Forman Corporation | 6 | $89,589 | 35.29% |
| Gr Arnold Ii Racing Stable | 6 | $21,809 | 35.29% |
| Kentucky South Central Pools Llc | 6 | $22,443 | 35.29% |
| American Fuji Seal Inc | 5 | $71,510 | 31.25% |
| Sagitec Solutions Llc | 5 | $73,911 | 31.25% |
| Centre College Of Kentucky | 5 | $48,639 | 31.25% |
| Amazoncomkydc Llc | 5 | $80,929 | 31.25% |
| Citicorp Credit Services Inc Usa | 5 | $90,929 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $70,533 | 100.00% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 2 | $87,631 | 100.00% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 2 | $24,856 | 100.00% |
| Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 2 | $103,428 | 100.00% |
| Stationery Product Manufacturing | 2 | $42,900 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Intermediation | 2 | $63,367 | 100.00% |
| Apparel Knitting Mills | 2 | $82,129 | 100.00% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 2 | $49,879 | 100.00% |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 2 | $39,635 | 100.00% |
| Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 2 | $68,547 | 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.