| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,605 | 62.48% | $73,158 | H-1B |
| 15,269 | 32.22% | $24,263 | H-2A |
| 2,275 | 4.80% | $261,445 | PERM |
| 234 | 0.49% | $79,153 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Kentucky has seen a total of 47,383 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Kentucky is the H-1B visa with 29,605 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 62.48% of Kentucky's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 15,269 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 32.22% of Kentucky's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 4 | $23,623 | 80.00% |
| Chiropractors | 4 | $39,582 | 80.00% |
| Genetic Counselors | 4 | $53,539 | 80.00% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $40,485 | 80.00% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 4 | $51,667 | 100.00% |
| Statistical Assistants | 4 | $35,566 | 100.00% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 4 | $74,215 | 100.00% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 3 | $43,694 | 75.00% |
| Sustainability Specialists | 3 | $90,438 | 75.00% |
| Optometrists | 3 | $86,965 | 75.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 600 | $435,789 | 44.38% |
| Mexico | 216 | $36,759 | 50.35% |
| Philippines | 55 | $4,019,352 | 37.67% |
| China | 41 | $58,093 | 37.61% |
| Pakistan | 40 | $100,815 | 43.48% |
| South Korea | 38 | $49,680 | 41.30% |
| Canada | 36 | $102,290 | 46.75% |
| Nepal | 24 | $62,564 | 45.28% |
| Japan | 21 | $74,903 | 40.38% |
| Brazil | 20 | $58,725 | 51.28% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sqs Usa Inc | 5 | $70,179 | 100.00% |
| Constellium Bowling Green Llc | 5 | $85,367 | 100.00% |
| Akvarr Inc | 5 | $71,286 | 100.00% |
| Tek International Inc | 5 | $76,236 | 100.00% |
| Aaf Mcquay Inc | 5 | $90,605 | 100.00% |
| Amdocs Inc | 5 | $75,541 | 100.00% |
| Ip Heights Llc | 5 | $73,466 | 100.00% |
| Softworld Technologies Llc | 5 | $77,247 | 100.00% |
| Blum Novotest Inc | 5 | $96,882 | 100.00% |
| Hire It People Inc | 5 | $81,732 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Farms Llc | 7 | $21,549 | 100.00% |
| Walnut Grove Team Services Inc | 7 | $27,539 | 100.00% |
| Thomas Heath | 7 | $22,630 | 100.00% |
| The Farmers Basket Llc | 7 | $28,597 | 100.00% |
| Aaron Wilson | 7 | $27,013 | 100.00% |
| Rolling Ridge Farms | 7 | $20,402 | 100.00% |
| Gary Cunningham | 7 | $26,883 | 100.00% |
| Wilson Tobacco | 7 | $22,217 | 100.00% |
| Jim Schneller | 7 | $21,041 | 100.00% |
| Arnold Farms Inc | 7 | $26,883 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Lawyers | 11 | $66,615 | 84.62% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 11 | $103,238 | 84.62% |
| General Warehousing And Storage | 11 | $52,216 | 84.62% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 11 | $77,798 | 91.67% |
| Welding And Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $64,924 | 91.67% |
| Metal Heat Treating | 11 | $70,572 | 91.67% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 11 | $79,846 | 91.67% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 11 | $84,024 | 91.67% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 10 | $65,177 | 83.33% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 10 | $68,076 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $104,610 | 100.00% |
| Food Service Contractors | 3 | $54,045 | 100.00% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $72,127 | 100.00% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 2 | $69,680 | 66.67% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $83,024 | 66.67% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 2 | $68,526 | 66.67% |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 2 | $105,363 | 66.67% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 2 | $61,599 | 66.67% |
| Used Car Dealers | 2 | $24,908 | 66.67% |
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2 | $80,527 | 66.67% |
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 $73,158. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.