| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economists | 11 | $55,788 | 91.67% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 11 | $44,098 | 91.67% |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 11 | $74,619 | 91.67% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 10 | $33,195 | 83.33% |
| Biostatisticians | 10 | $67,392 | 83.33% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 10 | $54,908 | 83.33% |
| Logistics Engineers | 10 | $57,113 | 90.91% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 10 | $93,436 | 90.91% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 10 | $43,834 | 90.91% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 10 | $34,237 | 90.91% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1 | $20,218 | 25.00% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 1 | $48,069 | 25.00% |
| Financial Examiners | 1 | $63,752 | 25.00% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1 | $29,162 | 25.00% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $48,830 | 25.00% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 1 | $34,050 | 25.00% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 1 | $37,794 | 25.00% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 1 | $44,262 | 25.00% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 1 | $134,950 | 25.00% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1 | $68,931 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satyam Computer Services Ltd | 96 | $62,873 | 89.72% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 93 | $74,730 | 90.29% |
| Citiustech Inc | 93 | $71,355 | 93.94% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 89 | $48,208 | 91.75% |
| Sitek Inc | 89 | $56,016 | 93.68% |
| Kforce Inc | 86 | $71,118 | 90.53% |
| Satyam Computer Services Limited | 85 | $57,916 | 97.70% |
| Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 82 | $93,021 | 95.35% |
| Murray State University | 81 | $49,221 | 96.43% |
| Indu Llc | 76 | $58,565 | 92.68% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Futrell Farms | 31 | $25,416 | 100.00% |
| Rucker Tobacco Llc | 30 | $25,507 | 100.00% |
| Brad Mathis | 30 | $22,978 | 100.00% |
| Phillip Arvin | 30 | $23,865 | 100.00% |
| C B Farms Llc | 30 | $24,186 | 100.00% |
| Cecil Tobacco Company Llc | 30 | $23,980 | 100.00% |
| Dale Seay | 29 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Larry Tucker Farms | 29 | $23,599 | 100.00% |
| White Oak Tobacco Llc | 29 | $23,906 | 100.00% |
| Dunning Hill Farms General Partnership | 28 | $21,937 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbadirect Inc | 6 | $67,770 | 33.33% |
| Jefferson County Public Schools | 6 | $49,329 | 33.33% |
| Brown Forman Corporation | 6 | $89,589 | 35.29% |
| Gr Arnold Ii Racing Stable | 6 | $21,809 | 35.29% |
| Kentucky South Central Pools Llc | 6 | $22,443 | 35.29% |
| American Fuji Seal Inc | 5 | $71,510 | 31.25% |
| Sagitec Solutions Llc | 5 | $73,911 | 31.25% |
| Centre College Of Kentucky | 5 | $48,639 | 31.25% |
| Amazoncomkydc Llc | 5 | $80,929 | 31.25% |
| Citicorp Credit Services Inc Usa | 5 | $90,929 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Of Housing Programs Urban Planning And Community Development | 2 | $18,647 | 100.00% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 2 | $64,282 | 100.00% |
| Home Centers | 2 | $117,988 | 100.00% |
| Laminated Plastics Plate Sheet Except Packaging And Shape Manufacturing | 2 | $44,768 | 100.00% |
| Research And Development In Nanotechnology | 2 | $117,988 | 100.00% |
| Geophysical Surveying And Mapping Services | 2 | $47,300 | 100.00% |
| Glass Container Manufacturing | 2 | $113,402 | 100.00% |
| Small Arms Ordnance And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | 2 | $108,056 | 100.00% |
| Capacitor Resistor Coil Transformer And Other Inductor Manufacturing | 2 | $62,764 | 100.00% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $73,757 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.