| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covetit Inc | 5 | $80,475 | 100.00% |
| Adroit Software Inc | 5 | $77,929 | 100.00% |
| Ebs Minds It Inc | 5 | $78,799 | 100.00% |
| Averon Solutions Inc | 5 | $80,026 | 100.00% |
| Inteliroute Technologies Llc | 5 | $83,100 | 100.00% |
| Stakeholder Payroll Services Llc | 5 | $88,138 | 100.00% |
| Aspire Systems Digital Transformation Inc | 5 | $97,685 | 100.00% |
| Digipulse Technologies Inc | 5 | $112,707 | 100.00% |
| Health Help Inc | 5 | $134,967 | 100.00% |
| Yasir Saifullah Md Pllc | 5 | $132,246 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings Llc | 7 | $27,539 | 100.00% |
| Terry A Rowlett | 7 | $21,035 | 100.00% |
| Tony Ockerman Farms | 7 | $22,318 | 100.00% |
| Ecton Farms Llc | 7 | $27,706 | 100.00% |
| Wiggins Shultz Tobacco Llc | 7 | $20,960 | 100.00% |
| F M Farms | 7 | $23,275 | 100.00% |
| Christopher Lee Smith | 6 | $21,653 | 100.00% |
| Gallrein Farms | 6 | $19,531 | 100.00% |
| Gage Tobacco | 6 | $21,722 | 100.00% |
| Carver Farms | 6 | $19,178 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 10 | $85,786 | 90.91% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 10 | $74,345 | 90.91% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 10 | $72,193 | 90.91% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 10 | $84,539 | 90.91% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 10 | $53,918 | 90.91% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $78,323 | 90.91% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 9 | $86,239 | 81.82% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 9 | $70,861 | 81.82% |
| Ventilation Heating Air Conditioning And Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 9 | $69,934 | 90.00% |
| Junior Colleges | 9 | $47,057 | 90.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | 2 | $73,539 | 66.67% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 2 | $30,857 | 66.67% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 2 | $96,803 | 66.67% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $79,217 | 66.67% |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 2 | $105,373 | 66.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 2 | $52,624 | 66.67% |
| Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $52,864 | 66.67% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 2 | $73,112 | 66.67% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 2 | $96,585 | 66.67% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 2 | $82,815 | 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.