| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | 196 | $74,023 | 92.89% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 160 | $139,762 | 94.12% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 147 | $61,592 | 89.63% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 144 | $45,280 | 91.72% |
| Statisticians | 142 | $65,151 | 92.21% |
| Chemists | 112 | $63,717 | 91.06% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 104 | $49,683 | 85.25% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 103 | $46,103 | 87.29% |
| Civil Engineers | 100 | $63,148 | 85.47% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 96 | $63,009 | 89.72% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 18 | $20,322 | 69.23% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $47,192 | 72.00% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $65,815 | 75.00% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 18 | $20,904 | 75.00% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 14 | $110,348 | 63.64% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $40,885 | 61.90% |
| Management Analysts | 12 | $67,442 | 60.00% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 12 | $51,355 | 60.00% |
| Pediatricians, General | 12 | $123,827 | 63.16% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $44,129 | 61.11% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global It Solutions Llc | 21 | $65,734 | 91.30% |
| Kroger Limited Partnership I | 21 | $99,584 | 91.30% |
| Go Systems Llc | 21 | $59,992 | 95.45% |
| Optum Services Inc | 21 | $98,598 | 95.45% |
| Keane Inc | 20 | $59,158 | 90.91% |
| Mckesson Corporation | 20 | $89,695 | 90.91% |
| Berea College | 20 | $47,450 | 90.91% |
| Sierra Infosys Inc | 20 | $44,953 | 90.91% |
| Populus Group Llc | 20 | $71,645 | 90.91% |
| Oracle America Inc | 20 | $92,465 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controltouch Systems Llc | 2 | $59,072 | 50.00% |
| Winstar Farm Llc | 2 | $26,478 | 50.00% |
| St Claire Healthcare | 2 | $230,183 | 50.00% |
| Swift Beef Company A Jbs Usa Subsidiary | 2 | $68,526 | 50.00% |
| Equian Llc | 2 | $107,557 | 50.00% |
| Kentucky State University | 2 | $44,210 | 50.00% |
| Constellium Uacj Abs Llc | 2 | $83,835 | 50.00% |
| Cti Clinical Trial Services Inc | 2 | $57,990 | 50.00% |
| Conduent Business Services Llc | 2 | $103,522 | 50.00% |
| Comdata Inc | 2 | $52,395 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 11 | $75,648 | 84.62% |
| Welding And Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $64,924 | 84.62% |
| Metal Heat Treating | 11 | $70,572 | 84.62% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 11 | $66,615 | 84.62% |
| Medical Laboratories | 11 | $52,877 | 84.62% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 10 | $53,918 | 76.92% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 10 | $55,711 | 76.92% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 10 | $53,523 | 83.33% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 10 | $74,113 | 83.33% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 10 | $76,324 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museums | 1 | $44,782 | 33.33% |
| Tortilla Manufacturing | 1 | $73,008 | 33.33% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 1 | $88,296 | 33.33% |
| Current Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | 1 | $52,894 | 33.33% |
| Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 1 | $96,325 | 33.33% |
| Alumina And Aluminum Production And Processing | 1 | $38,854 | 33.33% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 1 | $108,763 | 33.33% |
| Corn Farming | 1 | $34,091 | 33.33% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 1 | $56,077 | 33.33% |
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 1 | $59,654 | 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.