| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 1 | $28,891 | 25.00% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 1 | $50,378 | 25.00% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 1 | $35,339 | 25.00% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 1 | $22,443 | 25.00% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 1 | $38,022 | 25.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1 | $59,654 | 25.00% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 1 | $69,222 | 25.00% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $34,560 | 25.00% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 1 | $57,221 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real World Technologies Inc | 9 | $57,504 | 90.00% |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | 9 | $54,424 | 90.00% |
| Pantar Solutions Inc | 9 | $64,873 | 90.00% |
| Dbadirect Inc | 9 | $64,103 | 90.00% |
| Nur Islamic School Of Louisville | 9 | $53,750 | 90.00% |
| Capgemini Financial Services Usa Inc | 9 | $57,523 | 90.00% |
| National Financial Llc | 9 | $66,858 | 90.00% |
| Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc | 9 | $62,231 | 90.00% |
| Lead It Corporation | 9 | $70,020 | 90.00% |
| It Resources Inc | 9 | $68,226 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Overcast | 14 | $21,133 | 100.00% |
| Elk Fork Farms Llc | 14 | $25,208 | 100.00% |
| Phillips Family Farms Llc | 14 | $26,146 | 100.00% |
| James Sanders Nursery Inc | 14 | $22,079 | 100.00% |
| H C Farms | 14 | $24,285 | 100.00% |
| Bcc Farms Llc | 14 | $26,991 | 100.00% |
| Andy Perkins Farms Llc | 14 | $23,757 | 100.00% |
| Jeremy Jordan | 14 | $25,816 | 100.00% |
| Michael Wayne Francies | 14 | $20,738 | 100.00% |
| Mark Shrewsberry | 14 | $26,195 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Potosina Ky | 1 | $21,611 | 50.00% |
| Encore Adhc Llc | 1 | $34,070 | 50.00% |
| Taylor Made Sales Agency Inc | 1 | $54,766 | 50.00% |
| Retailconvergencecom Lp | 1 | $98,405 | 50.00% |
| Oriental Rug Outlet | 1 | $32,219 | 50.00% |
| Dx Solutions Llc | 1 | $63,190 | 50.00% |
| Michelin North America Inc | 1 | $63,378 | 50.00% |
| Mortenson Family Dental Holdings Inc | 1 | $103,355 | 50.00% |
| Eddie Kenneally Racing Stable Llc | 1 | $43,888 | 50.00% |
| Wildcat Drywall Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 13 | $79,122 | 86.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 12 | $53,659 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 12 | $84,949 | 85.71% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $52,016 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $79,992 | 85.71% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 12 | $94,895 | 85.71% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $55,650 | 92.31% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 12 | $78,274 | 92.31% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 12 | $69,609 | 92.31% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 12 | $68,183 | 92.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $71,816 | 75.00% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 3 | $63,780 | 100.00% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | $70,401 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $25,966 | 100.00% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 3 | $99,805 | 100.00% |
| Greenhouse Nursery And Floriculture Production | 3 | $21,077 | 100.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 3 | $77,528 | 100.00% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 3 | $81,571 | 100.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $94,252 | 100.00% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $79,907 | 100.00% |
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.