| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $40,485 | 80.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 4 | $38,111 | 80.00% |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 4 | $42,625 | 80.00% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 4 | $51,667 | 80.00% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $43,195 | 80.00% |
| Astronomers | 4 | $51,475 | 80.00% |
| Logistics Analysts | 4 | $56,342 | 100.00% |
| Lawyers | 4 | $58,095 | 100.00% |
| Genetic Counselors | 4 | $53,539 | 100.00% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 4 | $74,215 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 15 | $35,843 | 46.88% |
| Bangladesh | 15 | $24,938 | 48.39% |
| Vietnam | 14 | $25,036 | 58.33% |
| Jordan | 13 | $141,878 | 56.52% |
| Nigeria | 12 | $65,759 | 54.55% |
| Germany | 12 | $65,666 | 54.55% |
| United Kingdom | 11 | $65,587 | 55.00% |
| Iran | 10 | $55,561 | 52.63% |
| Venezuela | 8 | $67,683 | 44.44% |
| Lebanon | 8 | $133,549 | 44.44% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2,692 | $60,562 | 99.70% |
| University Of Kentucky | 1,273 | $70,517 | 85.49% |
| Humana Inc | 867 | $84,423 | 95.70% |
| University Of Louisville | 666 | $48,952 | 90.61% |
| Wipro Limited | 652 | $59,902 | 95.18% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 640 | $73,309 | 95.24% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 631 | $62,677 | 96.04% |
| Tech Mahindra Americasinc | 604 | $62,697 | 94.52% |
| V Soft Consulting Group Inc | 527 | $60,083 | 87.11% |
| Infosys Limited | 488 | $63,784 | 99.39% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc | 131 | $2,610,909 | 15.90% |
| Archer Daniels Midland | 66 | $105,415 | 22.00% |
| Creative Image Bmp | 61 | $22,492 | 24.40% |
| Pikeville Medical Center Inc | 55 | $186,948 | 24.66% |
| Perdue Farms Inc | 38 | $20,959 | 29.01% |
| Kellermeyer Bergensons Services Llc | 26 | $17,539 | 26.00% |
| Acg Bbq Llc Dba Sonnys Bbq | 22 | $18,075 | 22.68% |
| Fmr Llc | 16 | $86,289 | 18.18% |
| Haier Us Appliance Solutions Incdba Ge Appliances | 16 | $99,531 | 21.05% |
| Nanocube Technologies Llc | 15 | $61,927 | 22.73% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hmo Medical Centers | 9 | $71,833 | 90.00% |
| Home Health Care Services | 9 | $89,579 | 90.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 9 | $70,258 | 90.00% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 9 | $86,239 | 90.00% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 9 | $65,240 | 90.00% |
| Junior Colleges | 9 | $47,057 | 90.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 8 | $81,271 | 88.89% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 8 | $67,067 | 88.89% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 8 | $79,019 | 88.89% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 8 | $59,296 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 1 | $103,750 | 33.33% |
| Advertising Agencies | 1 | $52,624 | 33.33% |
| Commercial And Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 1 | $96,054 | 33.33% |
| Bolt Nut Screw Rivet And Washer Manufacturing | 1 | $31,512 | 33.33% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 1 | $92,976 | 33.33% |
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.