| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 8 | $62,988 | 88.89% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 8 | $47,096 | 88.89% |
| Librarians | 8 | $48,072 | 88.89% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $40,101 | 88.89% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $53,656 | 87.50% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 7 | $89,502 | 87.50% |
| Health Educators | 7 | $38,415 | 87.50% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $61,476 | 87.50% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $48,420 | 87.50% |
| Validation Engineers | 7 | $67,223 | 87.50% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1 | $17,077 | 33.33% |
| Financial Examiners | 1 | $63,752 | 33.33% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $48,830 | 33.33% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 1 | $50,378 | 33.33% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 1 | $37,794 | 33.33% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 1 | $69,222 | 33.33% |
| Mathematical Technicians | 1 | $31,512 | 33.33% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1 | $29,162 | 33.33% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 1 | $76,273 | 33.33% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 1 | $34,050 | 33.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Calloway County Hospital | 10 | $105,030 | 83.33% |
| Transylvania University | 10 | $38,601 | 83.33% |
| University Of Louisville Athletic Association Inc | 10 | $27,604 | 83.33% |
| Georgetown College | 10 | $42,264 | 90.91% |
| Campbellsville University | 10 | $38,883 | 90.91% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 10 | $51,430 | 90.91% |
| Union County Public Schools | 10 | $41,185 | 90.91% |
| Owensboro Medical Practice Pllc | 10 | $58,931 | 90.91% |
| Ramsey Quantitative Systems Inc | 10 | $64,584 | 90.91% |
| Zf Steering Systems Llc | 10 | $71,787 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| P L Tobacco Inc | 16 | $21,111 | 100.00% |
| Ricky Crouch | 16 | $21,329 | 100.00% |
| Kuegel Tax And Accounting Inc | 15 | $21,165 | 100.00% |
| Pin Oak Farms Llc | 15 | $26,480 | 100.00% |
| Terry Richardson | 15 | $21,154 | 100.00% |
| Brad Hines | 15 | $24,447 | 100.00% |
| Shultz Farms Llc | 15 | $23,737 | 100.00% |
| Young Farms | 15 | $22,455 | 100.00% |
| S F Tobacco Farms | 15 | $27,887 | 100.00% |
| Keith Hillenbrand | 15 | $24,332 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exelon Business Services Company | 1 | $62,213 | 50.00% |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | 1 | $63,752 | 50.00% |
| Systems Solutions Of Paducah Inc | 1 | $39,187 | 50.00% |
| Paxton Media Group Dba Wpsd Tv | 1 | $26,208 | 50.00% |
| Sypris Technologies Inc | 1 | $94,744 | 50.00% |
| Spiaggia Llc Dba Roc Restaurant | 1 | $36,795 | 50.00% |
| Darling Ingredients Inc | 1 | $79,810 | 50.00% |
| New Global System For Intelligent Transportation | 1 | $69,098 | 50.00% |
| Flex Films Inc | 1 | $24,648 | 50.00% |
| Southeastern Hospitality Llc | 1 | $33,613 | 50.00% |
| 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.