| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban and Regional Planners | 13 | $50,171 | 86.67% |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 13 | $69,384 | 92.86% |
| Cost Estimators | 12 | $40,966 | 85.71% |
| Physicists | 12 | $59,133 | 85.71% |
| Athletic Trainers | 12 | $36,456 | 85.71% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 12 | $40,271 | 92.31% |
| Registered Nurses | 12 | $58,268 | 92.31% |
| Budget Analysts | 11 | $45,837 | 84.62% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 11 | $38,402 | 84.62% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 11 | $45,590 | 91.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $53,450 | 25.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1 | $26,478 | 25.00% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $34,930 | 25.00% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 1 | $76,273 | 25.00% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $32,885 | 25.00% |
| Automotive Engineers | 1 | $75,608 | 25.00% |
| Physicists | 1 | $55,328 | 25.00% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 1 | $71,115 | 25.00% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1 | $23,421 | 25.00% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $52,270 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Systems Inc | 11 | $66,511 | 91.67% |
| Xerox Commercial Solutions Llc | 11 | $66,615 | 91.67% |
| Valvoline Llc | 11 | $81,267 | 91.67% |
| Obstetric Anesthesia Consultants Psc | 11 | $188,381 | 91.67% |
| It Rysources Inc | 11 | $67,738 | 91.67% |
| Select It Resources Llc | 11 | $69,525 | 91.67% |
| Us Bank National Association | 11 | $95,792 | 91.67% |
| Innovative Consulting Solutions Llc | 11 | $77,126 | 91.67% |
| Kidney Specialists Of Kentucky Pllc | 11 | $187,674 | 91.67% |
| Seal Consulting Inc | 10 | $62,042 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A List | 16 | $20,892 | 100.00% |
| Vickers Tobacco Production Llc | 16 | $26,473 | 100.00% |
| L B Farms Llc | 16 | $25,991 | 100.00% |
| K L Farms Llc | 16 | $26,621 | 100.00% |
| Pm Tobacco Llc | 16 | $26,494 | 100.00% |
| Paul Hornback | 16 | $21,234 | 100.00% |
| R A Bryant Llc | 16 | $21,738 | 100.00% |
| Mitchell Butler | 16 | $25,355 | 100.00% |
| Rodney Black | 16 | $21,169 | 100.00% |
| Hickory Hill Greenhouses Inc | 16 | $25,802 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettleiki Icelandics Llc | 1 | $47,902 | 50.00% |
| Intertek Testing Services Na Inc | 1 | $95,701 | 50.00% |
| Embraco North America Inc | 1 | $51,979 | 50.00% |
| Captain America Llc Dba Hair City | 1 | $25,022 | 50.00% |
| Maketime Inc | 1 | $64,355 | 50.00% |
| Comdata Inc Stored Value Solutions | 1 | $81,910 | 50.00% |
| Adaptive Technologies | 1 | $94,494 | 50.00% |
| Siemens Industry Inc | 1 | $101,338 | 50.00% |
| Anesthesia Services Of Kentucky | 1 | $187,200 | 50.00% |
| Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Society Inc | 1 | $61,131 | 50.00% |
| 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.