| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 1 | $29,162 | 100.00% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 1 | $48,506 | 100.00% |
| Producers and Directors | 1 | $59,384 | 100.00% |
| Music Directors | 1 | $22,173 | 100.00% |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 1 | $26,957 | 100.00% |
| Religious Workers, All Other | 1 | $15,662 | 100.00% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1 | $22,443 | 100.00% |
| Video Game Designers | 1 | $43,763 | 100.00% |
| Energy Engineers | 1 | $78,187 | 100.00% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 1 | $23,490 | 100.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datalibs Llc | 5 | $60,357 | 100.00% |
| Berry Film Products Company Inc | 5 | $75,388 | 100.00% |
| Mortenson Family Dental Holdings Inc | 5 | $128,685 | 100.00% |
| Tregaron India Holdings Llc Dba Glowtouch Techn | 5 | $63,457 | 100.00% |
| Savantis Solutions Llc | 5 | $73,782 | 100.00% |
| Techland Inc | 5 | $79,776 | 100.00% |
| Fractal Analytics Inc | 5 | $78,004 | 100.00% |
| Amznwacs Inc | 5 | $66,377 | 100.00% |
| Urpan Technologies Inc | 5 | $73,499 | 100.00% |
| Pit Barrel Cooker Co Llc | 5 | $63,894 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Jenkins | 7 | $28,930 | 100.00% |
| Aeo Tobacco Farms Llc Jimmy Adams | 7 | $28,668 | 100.00% |
| Southern Light Farms | 7 | $26,160 | 100.00% |
| David Wisdom | 7 | $27,180 | 100.00% |
| Troy Lawrence | 7 | $20,247 | 100.00% |
| Kent Stamps | 7 | $20,186 | 100.00% |
| Puckett Puckett | 7 | $22,217 | 100.00% |
| Brandon Kemper | 7 | $22,990 | 100.00% |
| Triple R Farms Llc | 7 | $26,969 | 100.00% |
| James P Keith | 7 | $22,419 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 13 | $79,122 | 86.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 12 | $53,659 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 12 | $84,949 | 85.71% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $52,016 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $79,992 | 85.71% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 12 | $94,895 | 85.71% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $55,650 | 92.31% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 12 | $78,274 | 92.31% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 12 | $69,609 | 92.31% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 12 | $68,183 | 92.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $71,816 | 75.00% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 3 | $63,780 | 100.00% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | $70,401 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $25,966 | 100.00% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 3 | $99,805 | 100.00% |
| Greenhouse Nursery And Floriculture Production | 3 | $21,077 | 100.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 3 | $77,528 | 100.00% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 3 | $81,571 | 100.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $94,252 | 100.00% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $79,907 | 100.00% |
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.