| 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 % |
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| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindmaster Corporation A Subsidiary Of Electrolux Professional Ab | 2 | $88,608 | 66.67% |
| Aclat Inc | 2 | $91,478 | 66.67% |
| Orr Safety Corporation | 2 | $89,731 | 66.67% |
| Fortanix Inc | 2 | $91,728 | 66.67% |
| Alcan Primary Products Corporation | 2 | $116,293 | 66.67% |
| Glennis Solutions Llc | 2 | $94,609 | 66.67% |
| Ntt Data Americas Inc | 2 | $98,208 | 66.67% |
| Idmworks Inc | 2 | $91,374 | 66.67% |
| Louisville Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District | 2 | $98,530 | 66.67% |
| Cit Leasing Corporation | 2 | $91,749 | 66.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household Appliances Electric Housewares And Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $40,340 | 100.00% |
| Diagnostic Imaging Centers | 5 | $182,848 | 100.00% |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | 5 | $69,638 | 100.00% |
| Spring And Wire Product Manufacturing | 4 | $69,082 | 80.00% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 4 | $100,069 | 80.00% |
| Pipeline Transportation Of Natural Gas | 4 | $60,845 | 80.00% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 4 | $91,837 | 80.00% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 4 | $80,262 | 80.00% |
| Construction Sand And Gravel Mining | 4 | $81,079 | 80.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 4 | $97,074 | 80.00% |
| 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 $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.