| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | 75 | $48,415 | 92.59% |
| Mphasis Corporation | 74 | $53,450 | 92.50% |
| Humana Insurance Company | 71 | $81,124 | 89.87% |
| Fayette County Public Schools | 70 | $43,320 | 90.91% |
| Apogee Medical Group Kentucky Psc | 69 | $150,208 | 90.79% |
| Latitude 36 Inc | 66 | $79,857 | 89.19% |
| Ibm Corporation | 66 | $66,973 | 89.19% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 66 | $59,057 | 92.96% |
| Hcl Global Systems Inc | 66 | $73,194 | 95.65% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 64 | $82,663 | 94.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Farms Llc | 28 | $26,030 | 100.00% |
| Wiggins Farms Llc | 28 | $26,182 | 100.00% |
| D And S Farms Llc | 28 | $24,182 | 100.00% |
| Maplebreeze Farms Llc | 28 | $23,886 | 100.00% |
| Kirks Farm Inc | 28 | $24,693 | 100.00% |
| Kenneth Compton | 28 | $23,856 | 100.00% |
| Keith Harris Farms Inc | 28 | $24,238 | 100.00% |
| Larry Grace | 28 | $23,912 | 100.00% |
| Nathan Lovell | 28 | $23,830 | 100.00% |
| Mackey Enterprises Llc | 28 | $23,830 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek Inc | 5 | $79,955 | 33.33% |
| Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Llc | 5 | $93,413 | 33.33% |
| Bonfiglioli Usa | 5 | $68,985 | 33.33% |
| Midas Hospitality Llc | 5 | $17,347 | 38.46% |
| Criders Lawn Care Llc | 5 | $22,069 | 38.46% |
| Three Rivers Medical Clinics Inc | 4 | $151,237 | 30.77% |
| Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant | 4 | $16,702 | 30.77% |
| Mountain Medical Enterprises Pllc | 4 | $103,196 | 33.33% |
| Kentucky Community Technical College System | 4 | $39,885 | 33.33% |
| Celanese International | 4 | $102,289 | 36.36% |
| 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.