| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sqs Usa Inc | 5 | $70,179 | 100.00% |
| Constellium Bowling Green Llc | 5 | $85,367 | 100.00% |
| Akvarr Inc | 5 | $71,286 | 100.00% |
| Tek International Inc | 5 | $76,236 | 100.00% |
| Aaf Mcquay Inc | 5 | $90,605 | 100.00% |
| Amdocs Inc | 5 | $75,541 | 100.00% |
| Ip Heights Llc | 5 | $73,466 | 100.00% |
| Softworld Technologies Llc | 5 | $77,247 | 100.00% |
| Blum Novotest Inc | 5 | $96,882 | 100.00% |
| Hire It People Inc | 5 | $81,732 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Farms Llc | 7 | $21,549 | 100.00% |
| Walnut Grove Team Services Inc | 7 | $27,539 | 100.00% |
| Thomas Heath | 7 | $22,630 | 100.00% |
| The Farmers Basket Llc | 7 | $28,597 | 100.00% |
| Aaron Wilson | 7 | $27,013 | 100.00% |
| Rolling Ridge Farms | 7 | $20,402 | 100.00% |
| Gary Cunningham | 7 | $26,883 | 100.00% |
| Wilson Tobacco | 7 | $22,217 | 100.00% |
| Jim Schneller | 7 | $21,041 | 100.00% |
| Arnold Farms Inc | 7 | $26,883 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication And Energy Wire And Cable Manufacturing | 20 | $68,447 | 86.96% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 20 | $97,609 | 86.96% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 20 | $69,936 | 86.96% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 20 | $58,128 | 86.96% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 20 | $63,939 | 86.96% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 19 | $75,832 | 86.36% |
| Veterinary Services | 19 | $54,306 | 86.36% |
| Educational Support Services | 18 | $52,618 | 81.82% |
| Architectural Services | 18 | $50,589 | 85.71% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 18 | $69,946 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Services | 5 | $46,995 | 83.33% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 5 | $56,801 | 100.00% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 5 | $69,601 | 100.00% |
| Mattress Manufacturing | 5 | $68,636 | 100.00% |
| Insurance And Employee Benefit Funds | 5 | $73,411 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 4 | $75,473 | 80.00% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 4 | $61,084 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Truck Tractor Trailer And Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $65,427 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $57,372 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 4 | $102,289 | 80.00% |
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.