| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | 1 | $28,517 | 100.00% |
| Musicians, Instrumental | 1 | $28,850 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists | 1 | $58,947 | 100.00% |
| Teacher Assistants | 1 | $15,070 | 100.00% |
| Climate Change Analysts | 1 | $77,896 | 100.00% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 1 | $33,904 | 100.00% |
| Survey Researchers | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Energy Brokers | 1 | $55,266 | 100.00% |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 1 | $23,462 | 100.00% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 1 | $36,504 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexmark International Inc | 16 | $97,383 | 88.89% |
| Southern Medical Partners Llc | 16 | $163,454 | 88.89% |
| Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Llc | 15 | $66,142 | 88.24% |
| H3 Technologies Llc | 15 | $53,650 | 88.24% |
| Astir It Solutions Inc | 15 | $54,750 | 88.24% |
| Cogent Healthcare Of Kentucky Psc | 15 | $118,095 | 88.24% |
| Humana Pharmacy Solutions Inc | 15 | $63,407 | 88.24% |
| Allied Business Consulting Inc | 15 | $58,079 | 88.24% |
| Mercer Us Inc | 15 | $62,020 | 88.24% |
| Dizer Corp | 15 | $68,760 | 88.24% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Mcintyre | 19 | $25,387 | 100.00% |
| William T Mulligan | 19 | $22,516 | 100.00% |
| Kevin Smith | 19 | $23,347 | 100.00% |
| Holliday Tobacco Inc | 19 | $21,358 | 100.00% |
| Toon Farms Llc | 19 | $27,865 | 100.00% |
| Great James Llc | 19 | $25,710 | 100.00% |
| Carl Crowe | 19 | $22,950 | 100.00% |
| Chad Wilson | 19 | $21,568 | 100.00% |
| Carrollton Greenhouse Tobacco Supplies Inc | 19 | $24,627 | 100.00% |
| Tucker Farms Group Llc | 19 | $22,807 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Corporation Of America | 1 | $67,662 | 33.33% |
| Nucor Steel Sales Corporation | 1 | $50,419 | 33.33% |
| Effica Technologies Inc | 1 | $65,042 | 33.33% |
| Pennyroyal Mhmr Regional Board Inc | 1 | $89,294 | 33.33% |
| Castleton Lyons Inc | 1 | $110,968 | 33.33% |
| Taylor County Hospital District Health Facilities | 1 | $166,400 | 33.33% |
| Agc Flat Glass North America Inc | 1 | $41,205 | 33.33% |
| Bosch Rexroth | 1 | $51,938 | 33.33% |
| Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System | 1 | $110,760 | 33.33% |
| Vitech Manufacturing Lp | 1 | $65,666 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 54 | $43,599 | 96.43% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 46 | $72,752 | 88.46% |
| Conveyor And Conveying Equipment Manufacturing | 46 | $82,672 | 88.46% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 42 | $70,400 | 87.50% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 42 | $74,768 | 89.36% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 42 | $73,714 | 93.33% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 39 | $71,184 | 88.64% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 37 | $84,838 | 86.05% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 36 | $70,555 | 87.80% |
| Other Gambling Industries | 34 | $99,051 | 87.18% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 6 | $29,162 | 100.00% |
| All Other Grain Farming | 5 | $25,101 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 5 | $28,421 | 100.00% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 5 | $28,558 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 5 | $26,907 | 100.00% |
| Grape Vineyards | 5 | $27,265 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Retailers | 4 | $26,858 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 4 | $27,778 | 100.00% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 4 | $27,784 | 100.00% |
| Dual Purpose Cattle Ranching And Farming | 4 | $27,825 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 15 | $81,971 | 93.75% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 15 | $65,939 | 100.00% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 15 | $73,115 | 100.00% |
| Tobacco Farming | 14 | $26,566 | 93.33% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 14 | $54,111 | 100.00% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 14 | $78,052 | 100.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 14 | $26,849 | 100.00% |
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 14 | $73,467 | 100.00% |
| Masonry Contractors | 13 | $26,581 | 92.86% |
| Communication And Energy Wire And Cable Manufacturing | 11 | $81,111 | 84.62% |
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.