| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Saint Joseph Medical Group | 8 | $175,027 | 80.00% |
| Summit Medical Group Dba St Elizabeth Physicians | 8 | $177,856 | 80.00% |
| Capital Recruiters Inc | 8 | $63,643 | 80.00% |
| Aventics Corporation | 8 | $91,257 | 80.00% |
| Spa Enterprise Services Inc | 8 | $57,283 | 80.00% |
| Saligram Systems Inc | 8 | $68,125 | 88.89% |
| Papa Johns Usa Inc | 8 | $87,651 | 88.89% |
| Piorion Solutionsinc | 8 | $75,371 | 88.89% |
| International Technology Solutions Inc | 8 | $69,217 | 88.89% |
| O2 Technologies Inc | 8 | $72,098 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Technology Inc | 1 | $98,405 | 50.00% |
| Mattingly Farms Llc | 1 | $22,838 | 50.00% |
| Volta | 1 | $78,957 | 50.00% |
| Dixiana Thoroughbred Operations Llc | 1 | $35,714 | 50.00% |
| Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems Usa Llc | 1 | $67,600 | 50.00% |
| Lake Cumberland Physician Practices Llc | 1 | $119,683 | 50.00% |
| Brookdale Farm Llc | 1 | $31,574 | 50.00% |
| Lantechcom | 1 | $103,355 | 50.00% |
| Westport Axle Co Llc | 1 | $68,120 | 50.00% |
| Ideology Institute Of Technology Inc | 1 | $50,565 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 1 | $88,275 | 100.00% |
| Home Centers | 1 | $107,390 | 100.00% |
| Dance Companies | 1 | $59,384 | 100.00% |
| Paint Coating And Adhesive Manufacturing | 1 | $50,482 | 100.00% |
| Community Food And Housing And Emergency And Other Relief Services | 1 | $35,797 | 100.00% |
| Research And Development In Nanotechnology | 1 | $107,390 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 1 | $45,843 | 100.00% |
| Wood Window And Door Manufacturing | 1 | $31,595 | 100.00% |
| Other Technical And Trade Schools | 1 | $50,232 | 100.00% |
| Consumer Lending | 1 | $86,029 | 100.00% |
| 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.