| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 3 | $21,909 | 75.00% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 3 | $25,133 | 75.00% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3 | $30,611 | 75.00% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 3 | $28,246 | 75.00% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 3 | $41,039 | 75.00% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 3 | $31,221 | 75.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 3 | $35,013 | 75.00% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 3 | $47,077 | 75.00% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 3 | $43,694 | 75.00% |
| Surveyors | 3 | $36,275 | 75.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vmc Soft Technologies Inc | 8 | $72,527 | 88.89% |
| Martinrea Heavy Stampings Inc | 8 | $66,737 | 88.89% |
| Mastech Digital Technologies Inc A Mastech Digital Inc Company | 8 | $75,933 | 88.89% |
| Wise Gen Inc | 8 | $71,146 | 88.89% |
| Mythri Consulting Llc | 8 | $74,747 | 88.89% |
| Beckman Coulter Inc | 8 | $106,033 | 88.89% |
| Whip Mix Corporation | 8 | $79,649 | 88.89% |
| Signin Soft Inc | 8 | $80,309 | 88.89% |
| Vsion Technologies Inc | 8 | $81,045 | 88.89% |
| Fortna Inc | 8 | $81,796 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextep Farms Llc | 1 | $23,421 | 50.00% |
| Mubea Na Shared Services | 1 | $78,582 | 50.00% |
| Klt Enterprises Inc | 1 | $33,821 | 50.00% |
| Mr Spotless Car Wash Llc | 1 | $30,534 | 50.00% |
| New Asia Restaurant Llc | 1 | $24,939 | 50.00% |
| Epc Columbia Inc | 1 | $48,318 | 50.00% |
| Childrens Home Of Northern Kentucky Inc | 1 | $44,283 | 50.00% |
| Hydromax Usa | 1 | $93,725 | 50.00% |
| Rkw America Llc Subsidiaries | 1 | $59,800 | 50.00% |
| Srg Global Llc | 1 | $107,890 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $61,870 | 100.00% |
| Civic And Social Organizations | 2 | $134,108 | 100.00% |
| Petroleum And Coal Products Manufacturing | 2 | $62,774 | 100.00% |
| Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2 | $91,094 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Design Services | 2 | $58,407 | 100.00% |
| Software Publishers | 2 | $114,577 | 100.00% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 2 | $51,460 | 100.00% |
| Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings Except Miniwarehouses | 2 | $47,851 | 100.00% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 2 | $85,197 | 100.00% |
| Real Estate Credit | 2 | $103,355 | 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.