| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trad North America Inc | 10 | $48,909 | 90.91% |
| Campbellsville University | 10 | $38,883 | 90.91% |
| Crystal Broadband Networks Inc | 10 | $50,218 | 90.91% |
| Bened Software Services Inc | 10 | $65,472 | 90.91% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 10 | $51,430 | 90.91% |
| St Claire Medical Center Inc | 10 | $183,757 | 90.91% |
| Union County Public Schools | 10 | $41,185 | 90.91% |
| Owensboro Medical Practice Pllc | 10 | $58,931 | 90.91% |
| It America Inc | 10 | $66,115 | 90.91% |
| Kpmg Llp | 10 | $70,978 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpa Inc Dba Ramada Inn | 1 | $43,576 | 50.00% |
| Catalent Pharma Solutions | 1 | $73,570 | 50.00% |
| Weller Ice Llc Dba Vogt Ice Llc | 1 | $58,302 | 50.00% |
| Highlands Health System | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| Comprehensive Health Management Inc | 1 | $69,867 | 50.00% |
| Southeastern Physician Services Pc | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| Lal Cellular Llc | 1 | $45,178 | 50.00% |
| Lexington Korean Presbyterian Church | 1 | $38,792 | 50.00% |
| Murty Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1 | $52,874 | 50.00% |
| Nur Islamic School Of Louisville | 1 | $43,020 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 294 | $66,872 | 90.74% |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 281 | $101,166 | 95.25% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 278 | $97,248 | 98.58% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 181 | $172,955 | 84.19% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 153 | $43,816 | 86.93% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 151 | $76,190 | 93.79% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 115 | $64,209 | 98.29% |
| Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | 113 | $85,523 | 96.58% |
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 100 | $58,126 | 99.01% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 83 | $72,263 | 93.26% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery And Tree Production | 26 | $23,638 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 20 | $23,559 | 100.00% |
| Corn Farming | 19 | $27,748 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Crop Production | 18 | $27,789 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 15 | $23,695 | 100.00% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 15 | $24,966 | 100.00% |
| Other Animal Production | 14 | $27,168 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 14 | $26,912 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 14 | $22,641 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming Including Feedlots | 13 | $27,610 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 13 | $27,359 | 20.63% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 9 | $91,647 | 15.25% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 9 | $82,798 | 17.65% |
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $105,833 | 17.78% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 8 | $43,246 | 18.18% |
| Distilleries | 8 | $86,736 | 19.05% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 7 | $69,026 | 22.58% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 7 | $68,147 | 22.58% |
| All Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 6 | $62,806 | 23.08% |
| Junior Colleges | 6 | $39,792 | 25.00% |
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 $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.