| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuineit Llc | 8 | $59,473 | 88.89% |
| Asbury University | 8 | $45,256 | 88.89% |
| Real World Technologies Inc | 8 | $55,958 | 88.89% |
| Lincoln Manufacturing Usa Llc | 8 | $67,194 | 88.89% |
| Carlson Software Inc | 8 | $62,470 | 88.89% |
| Deaconess Clinic Inc | 8 | $108,225 | 88.89% |
| Aapptec Llc | 8 | $54,415 | 88.89% |
| Murty Pharmaceuticals Inc | 8 | $51,202 | 88.89% |
| Lead It Corporation | 8 | $67,054 | 88.89% |
| First Tek Inc | 8 | $55,001 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prysmian Cables And Systems Usa Llc | 1 | $91,187 | 50.00% |
| Bowling Green First Korean Baptist Church | 1 | $33,571 | 50.00% |
| Bemak Nv Ltd Dba Ashford Stud | 1 | $134,950 | 50.00% |
| Patricia Clark | 1 | $22,672 | 50.00% |
| Hysteryale Group Inc | 1 | $157,934 | 50.00% |
| Atlas Air Inc | 1 | $61,859 | 50.00% |
| Bonedge Llc | 1 | $79,310 | 50.00% |
| Ed Bullard Company | 1 | $92,248 | 50.00% |
| Rood And Riddle Equine Hospital | 1 | $43,971 | 50.00% |
| Carina Medical Llc | 1 | $52,582 | 50.00% |
| 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.