| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | 8 | $43,984 | 88.89% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 8 | $62,988 | 88.89% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 8 | $46,883 | 88.89% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $48,829 | 88.89% |
| Logistics Engineers | 8 | $58,521 | 88.89% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 7 | $47,103 | 77.78% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $48,420 | 87.50% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 7 | $53,251 | 87.50% |
| Validation Engineers | 7 | $67,223 | 87.50% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 7 | $90,275 | 87.50% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineers | 1 | $75,608 | 33.33% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1 | $51,771 | 33.33% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $63,560 | 33.33% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $55,640 | 33.33% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 1 | $20,259 | 33.33% |
| Financial Analysts | 1 | $88,525 | 33.33% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 1 | $42,619 | 33.33% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 1 | $37,794 | 33.33% |
| Construction Managers | 1 | $45,906 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tj Health Partners Llc | 15 | $210,006 | 88.24% |
| General Electric Company Ge Home Business Solut | 15 | $77,304 | 88.24% |
| Astir It Solutions Inc | 15 | $54,750 | 88.24% |
| Humana Pharmacy Solutions Inc | 15 | $63,407 | 88.24% |
| Allied Business Consulting Inc | 15 | $58,079 | 88.24% |
| Mercer Us Inc | 15 | $62,020 | 88.24% |
| Jabil Inc | 15 | $77,280 | 88.24% |
| Clariant Corporation | 15 | $71,972 | 93.75% |
| Papa Johns International Inc | 14 | $90,569 | 87.50% |
| Schwans Shared Services Llc | 14 | $91,346 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Buffet Restaurant Inc | 1 | $23,504 | 33.33% |
| Osara Secret Inc Dba Micasa Mexican Restaurant | 1 | $27,768 | 33.33% |
| Nhk Spring Precision Of America | 1 | $84,552 | 33.33% |
| Mitsubishi Ufj Lease Finance Usa Inc | 1 | $47,611 | 33.33% |
| Pineville Community Hospital Assoc Inc | 1 | $148,325 | 33.33% |
| Invesco Institutional Na Inc | 1 | $22,256 | 33.33% |
| Wasabi Express Llc | 1 | $23,712 | 33.33% |
| Kentucky Interactive Llc | 1 | $77,106 | 33.33% |
| Kriti Inc | 1 | $74,110 | 33.33% |
| Kaudio Inc | 1 | $43,035 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 17 | $58,755 | 80.95% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $78,519 | 85.00% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 17 | $62,376 | 85.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 17 | $49,122 | 85.00% |
| Educational Support Services | 17 | $50,651 | 85.00% |
| Professional Organizations | 17 | $74,869 | 89.47% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 16 | $67,987 | 88.89% |
| Business Support Services | 16 | $73,722 | 88.89% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 16 | $67,446 | 88.89% |
| Architectural Services | 16 | $49,599 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Grain Farming | 1 | $29,058 | 20.00% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 1 | $107,765 | 20.00% |
| Warm Air Heating And Air Conditioning Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $51,979 | 20.00% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $104,728 | 20.00% |
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 1 | $136,344 | 20.00% |
| Pulp Mills | 1 | $68,973 | 20.00% |
| Tire Manufacturing Except Retreading | 1 | $63,378 | 20.00% |
| Sales Financing | 1 | $47,611 | 20.00% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 1 | $57,200 | 20.00% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $67,600 | 25.00% |
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 $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.