| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Analysts | 91 | $56,148 | 91.92% |
| Physical Therapists | 90 | $64,801 | 90.91% |
| Pediatricians, General | 86 | $145,544 | 87.76% |
| Engineers, All Other | 82 | $55,190 | 85.42% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 79 | $40,669 | 88.76% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 77 | $44,251 | 88.51% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 73 | $43,319 | 90.12% |
| Logisticians | 71 | $56,056 | 89.87% |
| Chemical Engineers | 70 | $72,263 | 90.91% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 65 | $70,573 | 91.55% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | 10 | $92,533 | 55.56% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $47,111 | 52.94% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $63,567 | 56.25% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 9 | $64,438 | 56.25% |
| General and Operations Managers | 9 | $82,622 | 60.00% |
| Animal Trainers | 8 | $38,376 | 53.33% |
| Pharmacists | 8 | $92,344 | 57.14% |
| Rock Splitters, Quarry | 8 | $25,829 | 57.14% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 8 | $90,930 | 66.67% |
| Financial Managers | 7 | $97,537 | 63.64% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Ips Medical Services Psc | 2 | $212,701 | 66.67% |
| Bellefonte Physician Services | 2 | $228,936 | 66.67% |
| Highlands Hospital Corporation | 2 | $227,302 | 66.67% |
| Kirti K Jain Md Psc | 2 | $252,668 | 66.67% |
| Ephraim Mcdowell Health | 2 | $234,395 | 66.67% |
| Western Kentucky Hematology Oncology Group Psc | 2 | $255,154 | 66.67% |
| Devcare Solutions | 2 | $65,322 | 66.67% |
| Ivs Llc | 2 | $57,616 | 66.67% |
| Scepter Technologies Inc | 2 | $60,372 | 66.67% |
| Nhk Spring Precision Of America Inc | 2 | $63,659 | 66.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 13 | $164,776 | 86.67% |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 13 | $79,122 | 86.67% |
| Metal Service Centers And Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 13 | $57,136 | 86.67% |
| Support Activities For Oil And Gas Operations | 13 | $65,034 | 92.86% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 12 | $80,799 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 12 | $84,949 | 85.71% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 12 | $68,183 | 85.71% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $64,598 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $79,992 | 85.71% |
| Private Mail Centers | 12 | $92,479 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 1 | $44,325 | 25.00% |
| Fertilizer Mixing Only Manufacturing | 1 | $69,222 | 25.00% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 1 | $34,070 | 25.00% |
| Rendering And Meat Byproduct Processing | 1 | $79,810 | 25.00% |
| All Other Food Manufacturing | 1 | $118,061 | 25.00% |
| Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Manufacturing | 1 | $48,859 | 25.00% |
| Administration Of General Economic Programs | 1 | $63,752 | 25.00% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 1 | $21,230 | 25.00% |
| Books Printing | 1 | $65,000 | 25.00% |
| Business Associations | 1 | $20,155 | 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.