| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Incorporated | 6 | $98,256 | 85.71% |
| Kpff Inc | 6 | $70,835 | 85.71% |
| Pennyrile Nephrology Associates Psc | 6 | $137,509 | 85.71% |
| Ra Jones Co | 6 | $78,101 | 85.71% |
| Siemens Mobility Inc | 6 | $94,026 | 100.00% |
| Technovators Inc | 6 | $71,635 | 100.00% |
| Sdh Systems Llc | 6 | $77,455 | 100.00% |
| Brainware Inc | 6 | $68,234 | 100.00% |
| International B2b Solutions Inc | 6 | $70,093 | 100.00% |
| Parsoft Llc | 6 | $75,251 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Howton Trucking | 9 | $25,141 | 100.00% |
| Pond River Tobacco Co Llc | 9 | $22,554 | 100.00% |
| Janice Odonoghue | 9 | $26,871 | 100.00% |
| Tim Falwell | 9 | $20,825 | 100.00% |
| Ferguson Farms And Equipment Llc | 9 | $24,715 | 100.00% |
| Svg Farm Llc | 9 | $25,940 | 100.00% |
| Mattingly Bros Farms | 9 | $21,151 | 100.00% |
| Smith Son Farms Llc | 9 | $27,292 | 100.00% |
| Bmr Farms Llc | 9 | $29,499 | 100.00% |
| A O Tobacco Farms | 9 | $21,905 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 10 | $85,786 | 90.91% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 10 | $74,345 | 90.91% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 10 | $72,193 | 90.91% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 10 | $84,539 | 90.91% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 10 | $53,918 | 90.91% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $78,323 | 90.91% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 9 | $86,239 | 81.82% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 9 | $70,861 | 81.82% |
| Ventilation Heating Air Conditioning And Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 9 | $69,934 | 90.00% |
| Junior Colleges | 9 | $47,057 | 90.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | 2 | $73,539 | 66.67% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 2 | $30,857 | 66.67% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 2 | $96,803 | 66.67% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $79,217 | 66.67% |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 2 | $105,373 | 66.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 2 | $52,624 | 66.67% |
| Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $52,864 | 66.67% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 2 | $73,112 | 66.67% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 2 | $96,585 | 66.67% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 2 | $82,815 | 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.