| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 4 | $23,623 | 80.00% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 4 | $29,999 | 80.00% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4 | $28,558 | 80.00% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 4 | $37,810 | 80.00% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 4 | $55,640 | 80.00% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 4 | $30,779 | 80.00% |
| Chemical Technicians | 4 | $39,510 | 80.00% |
| Statistical Assistants | 4 | $35,566 | 80.00% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $40,385 | 80.00% |
| Chiropractors | 4 | $39,582 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 57 | $87,600 | 93.44% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 56 | $81,818 | 91.80% |
| Meridian Software Solutions Inc | 56 | $54,961 | 94.92% |
| Larsen Toubro Infotech Limited | 55 | $54,129 | 93.22% |
| Gilbert Barbee Moore Mcilvoy Psc | 54 | $173,991 | 93.10% |
| Amfal Tech Llc | 52 | $58,822 | 91.23% |
| Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co | 50 | $77,858 | 89.29% |
| H 3 Technologies Llc | 50 | $64,546 | 92.59% |
| Harvey Nash Inc | 48 | $88,637 | 96.00% |
| Rite Aid Corp | 48 | $84,917 | 96.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ra Jones | 4 | $76,986 | 36.36% |
| Natures Way Inc | 4 | $22,318 | 36.36% |
| Celanese International | 4 | $102,289 | 36.36% |
| Ssg Technologies Llc | 3 | $69,929 | 27.27% |
| Vibrant Tech Llc | 3 | $63,176 | 30.00% |
| Kfc Corporation | 3 | $81,169 | 30.00% |
| Faurecia Interiors Louisville Llc | 3 | $71,434 | 30.00% |
| Kiswel Usa Inc | 3 | $88,143 | 30.00% |
| Nephrology Associates Of Kentuckiana | 3 | $130,575 | 33.33% |
| Nach Enterprise Inc | 3 | $23,629 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 17 | $58,755 | 80.95% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $78,519 | 85.00% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 17 | $62,376 | 85.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 17 | $49,122 | 85.00% |
| Educational Support Services | 17 | $50,651 | 85.00% |
| Professional Organizations | 17 | $74,869 | 89.47% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 16 | $67,987 | 88.89% |
| Business Support Services | 16 | $73,722 | 88.89% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 16 | $67,446 | 88.89% |
| Architectural Services | 16 | $49,599 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Grain Farming | 1 | $29,058 | 20.00% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 1 | $107,765 | 20.00% |
| Warm Air Heating And Air Conditioning Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $51,979 | 20.00% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $104,728 | 20.00% |
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 1 | $136,344 | 20.00% |
| Pulp Mills | 1 | $68,973 | 20.00% |
| Tire Manufacturing Except Retreading | 1 | $63,378 | 20.00% |
| Sales Financing | 1 | $47,611 | 20.00% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 1 | $57,200 | 20.00% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $67,600 | 25.00% |
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 $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.