| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Roofers | 1 | $26,790 | 25.00% |
| Chemical Technicians | 1 | $37,170 | 25.00% |
| Optometrists | 1 | $92,976 | 25.00% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $31,760 | 25.00% |
| Curators | 1 | $44,782 | 25.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1 | $26,478 | 25.00% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 1 | $45,180 | 25.00% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 1 | $104,312 | 25.00% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1 | $29,162 | 25.00% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $32,885 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sypris Technologies Inc | 5 | $61,389 | 83.33% |
| Reliable Software Resources | 5 | $65,033 | 83.33% |
| Industrial Electronics Llc | 5 | $54,874 | 83.33% |
| The Freeman Corporation | 5 | $65,865 | 83.33% |
| Granite America Usa Inc | 5 | $66,061 | 83.33% |
| Sonus Software Solutions Inc | 5 | $72,447 | 83.33% |
| Metalsa Structural Products Inc | 5 | $68,220 | 83.33% |
| Technosoft Engineering Inc | 5 | $57,429 | 83.33% |
| Solstice Systems And Technology Llc | 5 | $55,407 | 83.33% |
| Pittsburgh Glass Works Llc | 5 | $78,033 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servants Heart Farms Llc | 7 | $26,615 | 100.00% |
| Atlas Farm Llc | 7 | $26,746 | 100.00% |
| Dennison Farms Llc | 7 | $29,578 | 100.00% |
| Joe A Chapman | 7 | $19,778 | 100.00% |
| Adamleigh Farm Llc | 7 | $27,180 | 100.00% |
| Joseph F Clark | 7 | $22,723 | 100.00% |
| Winstar Farm Llc | 7 | $27,099 | 100.00% |
| Carlton Lee Barker | 7 | $26,856 | 100.00% |
| Joe Dan Taylor | 7 | $27,881 | 100.00% |
| Robert Reed Bush | 7 | $27,658 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Lawyers | 11 | $66,615 | 84.62% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 11 | $103,238 | 84.62% |
| General Warehousing And Storage | 11 | $52,216 | 84.62% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 11 | $77,798 | 91.67% |
| Welding And Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $64,924 | 91.67% |
| Metal Heat Treating | 11 | $70,572 | 91.67% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 11 | $79,846 | 91.67% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 11 | $84,024 | 91.67% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 10 | $65,177 | 83.33% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 10 | $68,076 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $104,610 | 100.00% |
| Food Service Contractors | 3 | $54,045 | 100.00% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $72,127 | 100.00% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 2 | $69,680 | 66.67% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $83,024 | 66.67% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 2 | $68,526 | 66.67% |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 2 | $105,363 | 66.67% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 2 | $61,599 | 66.67% |
| Used Car Dealers | 2 | $24,908 | 66.67% |
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2 | $80,527 | 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.