| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Analysts | 96 | $56,750 | 92.31% |
| Physical Therapists | 95 | $65,027 | 92.23% |
| Pediatricians, General | 86 | $145,544 | 85.15% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 84 | $41,116 | 84.85% |
| Engineers, All Other | 83 | $55,570 | 90.22% |
| Logisticians | 81 | $56,636 | 89.01% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $44,132 | 88.89% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 80 | $44,271 | 93.02% |
| Chemical Engineers | 74 | $72,746 | 87.06% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 71 | $52,034 | 88.75% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | 11 | $95,385 | 61.11% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $44,129 | 61.11% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $62,976 | 58.82% |
| General and Operations Managers | 10 | $78,131 | 62.50% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $47,111 | 56.25% |
| Civil Engineers | 9 | $73,755 | 56.25% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 9 | $64,438 | 60.00% |
| Animal Trainers | 8 | $38,376 | 53.33% |
| Rock Splitters, Quarry | 8 | $25,829 | 57.14% |
| Pharmacists | 8 | $92,344 | 57.14% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca National Patient Account Services | 8 | $67,363 | 88.89% |
| Srg Global Trim Inc | 8 | $82,168 | 88.89% |
| Capital Recruiters Inc | 8 | $63,643 | 88.89% |
| Aventics Corporation | 8 | $91,257 | 88.89% |
| Spa Enterprise Services Inc | 8 | $57,283 | 88.89% |
| Saligram Systems Inc | 8 | $68,125 | 88.89% |
| Papa Johns Usa Inc | 8 | $87,651 | 88.89% |
| Career Soft Solutions Inc | 8 | $67,335 | 88.89% |
| Piorion Solutionsinc | 8 | $75,371 | 88.89% |
| International Technology Solutions Inc | 8 | $69,217 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlepark Farm Llc | 12 | $23,925 | 100.00% |
| Jones Key | 12 | $21,889 | 100.00% |
| Brookstown Farm Inc | 12 | $25,100 | 100.00% |
| Mitchell Dale Guthrie | 12 | $22,419 | 100.00% |
| J A Farms Llc | 12 | $20,959 | 100.00% |
| Bobby Birdsong | 12 | $24,239 | 100.00% |
| Lhab Llc | 12 | $24,014 | 100.00% |
| L R Calvert Farms Llc | 12 | $27,733 | 100.00% |
| Woodford Burley Llc | 12 | $27,754 | 100.00% |
| Mckay Tobacco Llc | 12 | $27,524 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel | 1 | $88,317 | 50.00% |
| Berry Film Products Company Inc | 1 | $65,811 | 50.00% |
| Equus Run Vineyards Llc | 1 | $18,637 | 50.00% |
| Faurecia Automotive Seating | 1 | $89,045 | 50.00% |
| Goldman Of Louisville Inc | 1 | $46,176 | 50.00% |
| Emerald Therapy Center Llc | 1 | $38,022 | 50.00% |
| New Image Contracting Llc | 1 | $76,606 | 50.00% |
| Robert W Baird Co Incorporated | 1 | $57,200 | 50.00% |
| Bart Rudolph Farms | 1 | $23,400 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 6 | $70,494 | 85.71% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 6 | $90,705 | 85.71% |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 6 | $88,105 | 85.71% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 6 | $45,147 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 6 | $76,028 | 85.71% |
| Software Publishers | 6 | $98,759 | 85.71% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 6 | $72,998 | 85.71% |
| Racetracks | 6 | $57,127 | 85.71% |
| Other Pressed And Blown Glass And Glassware Manufacturing | 6 | $35,592 | 85.71% |
| Child Care Services | 6 | $32,580 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Grain Farming | 1 | $29,058 | 50.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 1 | $22,838 | 50.00% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $55,890 | 50.00% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $121,160 | 50.00% |
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 1 | $91,832 | 50.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $185,224 | 50.00% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 1 | $56,077 | 50.00% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 1 | $88,296 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 1 | $79,206 | 50.00% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 1 | $44,325 | 50.00% |
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 $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.