| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 3 | $69,666 | 100.00% |
| Optometrists | 3 | $86,965 | 100.00% |
| Robotics Engineers | 3 | $78,506 | 100.00% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3 | $88,178 | 100.00% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 2 | $21,902 | 66.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2 | $26,957 | 66.67% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 2 | $30,420 | 66.67% |
| Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists | 2 | $28,912 | 66.67% |
| Lodging Managers | 2 | $31,585 | 66.67% |
| Fundraisers | 2 | $31,387 | 66.67% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 12 | $83,993 | 92.31% |
| Misicom Inc | 12 | $74,870 | 92.31% |
| Comdata Inc | 12 | $86,564 | 92.31% |
| Speridian Technologies Llc | 12 | $53,532 | 92.31% |
| Daramic Llc | 12 | $73,585 | 92.31% |
| Shinwa Usa Corp | 12 | $58,195 | 92.31% |
| Ssg Technologies Llc | 12 | $67,598 | 92.31% |
| E It Professionals Corp | 12 | $58,027 | 92.31% |
| Dizer Corp | 12 | $66,867 | 92.31% |
| Infotech Enterprises America Inc | 12 | $57,972 | 92.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearsley Bloodstock Insurance Service Lexington | 1 | $68,931 | 50.00% |
| Southlake Radiology Pa | 1 | $187,199 | 50.00% |
| Ivs Llc | 1 | $85,675 | 50.00% |
| United Radio Inc Dba Bluestar | 1 | $96,554 | 50.00% |
| Tente Casters Inc | 1 | $81,162 | 50.00% |
| Cnet Global Solutions Inc | 1 | $60,778 | 50.00% |
| Kirti K Jain Md Psc Dba Highlands Cancer Center | 1 | $190,050 | 50.00% |
| Hagyard Davidson Mcgee Assoiciates Pllc | 1 | $81,120 | 50.00% |
| Standard Voice Networks Llc | 1 | $87,443 | 50.00% |
| Accurate Corporation | 1 | $65,624 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 10 | $78,316 | 90.91% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 10 | $70,337 | 90.91% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $78,323 | 90.91% |
| Battery Manufacturing | 10 | $87,086 | 90.91% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 9 | $66,555 | 81.82% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 9 | $74,989 | 81.82% |
| Travel Agencies | 9 | $62,093 | 90.00% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 9 | $103,348 | 90.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 9 | $52,180 | 90.00% |
| Securities And Commodity Contracts Intermediation And Brokerage | 9 | $66,858 | 90.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 1 | $33,987 | 33.33% |
| Special Food Services | 1 | $60,195 | 33.33% |
| Support Activities For Oil And Gas Operations | 1 | $93,101 | 33.33% |
| Collection Agencies | 1 | $122,637 | 33.33% |
| Used Car Dealers | 1 | $23,005 | 33.33% |
| Car Washes | 1 | $30,534 | 33.33% |
| Iron And Steel Forging | 1 | $94,744 | 33.33% |
| General Freight Trucking Long Distance Truckload | 1 | $38,938 | 33.33% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $121,160 | 33.33% |
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 1 | $91,832 | 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.