| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,189 | 62.37% | $71,661 | H-1B |
| 14,064 | 32.26% | $23,690 | H-2A |
| 2,126 | 4.88% | $274,393 | PERM |
| 214 | 0.49% | $76,857 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Kentucky has seen a total of 43,593 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Kentucky is the H-1B visa with 27,189 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 62.37% of Kentucky's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 14,064 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 32.26% of Kentucky's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 10 | $48,277 | 90.91% |
| Athletic Trainers | 9 | $36,336 | 81.82% |
| Accountants | 9 | $50,087 | 81.82% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 9 | $50,521 | 90.00% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $46,511 | 90.00% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 9 | $50,680 | 90.00% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 8 | $33,015 | 80.00% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $40,101 | 80.00% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 8 | $43,201 | 80.00% |
| Librarians | 8 | $48,072 | 88.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Development Managers | 1 | $44,762 | 25.00% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $52,270 | 25.00% |
| Chemical Technicians | 1 | $37,170 | 25.00% |
| Optometrists | 1 | $92,976 | 25.00% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 1 | $104,312 | 25.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | 1 | $33,800 | 25.00% |
| Financial Analysts | 1 | $88,525 | 25.00% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $31,760 | 33.33% |
| Lodging Managers | 1 | $43,576 | 33.33% |
| Parking Lot Attendants | 1 | $23,005 | 33.33% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 550 | $466,197 | 44.00% |
| Mexico | 180 | $31,168 | 48.26% |
| Philippines | 49 | $4,503,106 | 35.51% |
| South Korea | 38 | $49,680 | 37.62% |
| China | 38 | $56,697 | 41.76% |
| Canada | 34 | $101,080 | 39.53% |
| Pakistan | 34 | $98,049 | 49.28% |
| Nepal | 24 | $62,564 | 46.15% |
| Japan | 21 | $74,903 | 42.86% |
| Brazil | 17 | $52,123 | 51.52% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Gurus Inc | 3 | $62,892 | 100.00% |
| Itiyam Llc | 3 | $64,917 | 100.00% |
| Sumaya Us Stable Llc | 3 | $58,115 | 100.00% |
| Technosoft Engineering Inc | 3 | $55,307 | 100.00% |
| Centralert Inc | 3 | $76,870 | 100.00% |
| Pittsburgh Glass Works Llc | 3 | $70,359 | 100.00% |
| Vitech Manufacturing Lp | 3 | $58,025 | 100.00% |
| 6com Inc | 3 | $62,975 | 100.00% |
| Virtulytix Inc | 3 | $60,264 | 100.00% |
| Baanyan Software Services Inc | 3 | $64,473 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 13 | $164,776 | 86.67% |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 13 | $79,122 | 86.67% |
| Metal Service Centers And Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 13 | $57,136 | 86.67% |
| Support Activities For Oil And Gas Operations | 13 | $65,034 | 92.86% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 12 | $80,799 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 12 | $84,949 | 85.71% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 12 | $68,183 | 85.71% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $64,598 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $79,992 | 85.71% |
| Private Mail Centers | 12 | $92,479 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 1 | $44,325 | 25.00% |
| Fertilizer Mixing Only Manufacturing | 1 | $69,222 | 25.00% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 1 | $34,070 | 25.00% |
| Rendering And Meat Byproduct Processing | 1 | $79,810 | 25.00% |
| All Other Food Manufacturing | 1 | $118,061 | 25.00% |
| Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Manufacturing | 1 | $48,859 | 25.00% |
| Administration Of General Economic Programs | 1 | $63,752 | 25.00% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 1 | $21,230 | 25.00% |
| Books Printing | 1 | $65,000 | 25.00% |
| Business Associations | 1 | $20,155 | 33.33% |
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 $71,661. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.