| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 7 | $66,572 | 100.00% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 7 | $90,275 | 100.00% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 7 | $55,070 | 100.00% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 7 | $30,781 | 100.00% |
| Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists | 6 | $51,206 | 85.71% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 6 | $58,251 | 85.71% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $39,413 | 85.71% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 6 | $32,580 | 85.71% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 6 | $35,840 | 85.71% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 6 | $42,410 | 85.71% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1 | $47,819 | 33.33% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 1 | $67,205 | 33.33% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $36,840 | 33.33% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1 | $20,218 | 33.33% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1 | $44,533 | 33.33% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1 | $43,020 | 33.33% |
| Financial Examiners | 1 | $63,752 | 33.33% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 1 | $30,243 | 33.33% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $48,830 | 33.33% |
| Storage and Distribution Managers | 1 | $52,894 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Consulting Inc | 13 | $66,941 | 92.86% |
| Itlize Global Llc | 13 | $68,163 | 92.86% |
| Headstrong Services Llc | 13 | $68,381 | 92.86% |
| Perficient Inc | 13 | $80,170 | 92.86% |
| Data Intensity Llc | 13 | $103,590 | 92.86% |
| Sapphire Software Solutions Inc | 13 | $77,510 | 92.86% |
| Everest Consulting Group Inc | 13 | $73,333 | 92.86% |
| Tek Leaders Inc | 13 | $72,376 | 92.86% |
| Homecare Homebase Llc | 13 | $78,942 | 92.86% |
| Intellivision Inc | 13 | $81,747 | 92.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Tobacco Farms Llc | 18 | $23,076 | 100.00% |
| Wm Austin Newton | 18 | $24,272 | 100.00% |
| Hickory Hill Tobacco Llc | 18 | $24,807 | 100.00% |
| Benny Webb | 18 | $26,010 | 100.00% |
| Frogue Farms | 18 | $22,003 | 100.00% |
| Ksm Farms Llc | 18 | $24,675 | 100.00% |
| K B Farms Partnership | 18 | $26,218 | 100.00% |
| Turner Farms Tobacco Llc | 18 | $26,106 | 100.00% |
| Hunterton Farm Inc | 17 | $25,620 | 100.00% |
| Robert Lee Menees | 17 | $25,909 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Tarrant Combs Llp | 1 | $90,438 | 33.33% |
| Ici Llc | 1 | $51,126 | 33.33% |
| Aspect Software Inc | 1 | $66,997 | 50.00% |
| Yearsley Bloodstock Insurance Service Lexington | 1 | $68,931 | 50.00% |
| Southlake Radiology Pa | 1 | $187,199 | 50.00% |
| Jane Todd Crawford Hospital | 1 | $51,272 | 50.00% |
| Phoenix Process Equipment Co | 1 | $104,728 | 50.00% |
| Archway Roofing And Sheet Metal Systems Inc | 1 | $26,790 | 50.00% |
| Thomas More College | 1 | $41,030 | 50.00% |
| Hbc Radiomatic Inc | 1 | $80,496 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 13 | $79,122 | 86.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 12 | $53,659 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 12 | $84,949 | 85.71% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $52,016 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $79,992 | 85.71% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 12 | $94,895 | 85.71% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $55,650 | 92.31% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 12 | $78,274 | 92.31% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 12 | $69,609 | 92.31% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 12 | $68,183 | 92.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $71,816 | 75.00% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 3 | $63,780 | 100.00% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | $70,401 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $25,966 | 100.00% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 3 | $99,805 | 100.00% |
| Greenhouse Nursery And Floriculture Production | 3 | $21,077 | 100.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 3 | $77,528 | 100.00% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 3 | $81,571 | 100.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $94,252 | 100.00% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $79,907 | 100.00% |
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 $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.