| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess Clinic Inc | 10 | $99,603 | 90.91% |
| Aapptec Llc | 10 | $56,830 | 90.91% |
| Highdata Software Corporation | 10 | $79,417 | 90.91% |
| Johnson Controls Inc | 10 | $79,477 | 90.91% |
| Shinewell Technologies Inc | 10 | $61,938 | 90.91% |
| Trinuc Llc | 10 | $74,464 | 90.91% |
| Darsh Consultancy Services Llc | 10 | $51,890 | 90.91% |
| Pyramid Technology Solutions Inc | 10 | $55,599 | 90.91% |
| Egen Solutions Inc | 10 | $71,914 | 90.91% |
| Genscape Inc | 10 | $76,305 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skaggs Family Farms Llc | 15 | $27,703 | 100.00% |
| Jason Wade | 15 | $26,882 | 100.00% |
| Anthony Crabb | 15 | $21,131 | 100.00% |
| D H Farms Llc | 15 | $23,255 | 100.00% |
| Mark Burnett | 15 | $24,723 | 100.00% |
| Leeswood Farm Inc | 15 | $26,783 | 100.00% |
| Jerry W Simons | 15 | $25,786 | 100.00% |
| Richard Barton | 15 | $26,882 | 100.00% |
| Shackelford Farms | 15 | $24,028 | 100.00% |
| Randy Jordon | 15 | $20,892 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydromaxusa Llc | 1 | $56,160 | 50.00% |
| Wynright Corporation | 1 | $91,021 | 50.00% |
| The Cornett Group Inc | 1 | $52,624 | 50.00% |
| United Clinics Of Kentucky | 1 | $64,147 | 50.00% |
| Amcor Flexibles Llc | 1 | $102,523 | 50.00% |
| Nur Islamic School Of Louisville | 1 | $43,020 | 50.00% |
| Croppers Greenhouse | 1 | $20,176 | 50.00% |
| Lexington Korean Presbyterian Church | 1 | $38,792 | 50.00% |
| Murty Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1 | $52,874 | 50.00% |
| Lal Cellular Llc | 1 | $45,178 | 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.