| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | 71 | $48,221 | 92.21% |
| Humana Insurance Company | 71 | $81,124 | 95.95% |
| Apogee Medical Group Kentucky Psc | 69 | $150,208 | 93.24% |
| Fayette County Public Schools | 67 | $43,203 | 90.54% |
| Latitude 36 Inc | 66 | $79,857 | 89.19% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 66 | $59,057 | 91.67% |
| Hcl Global Systems Inc | 64 | $72,884 | 94.12% |
| Ibm Corporation | 61 | $64,815 | 91.04% |
| Niche Software Solutions Inc | 59 | $63,153 | 92.19% |
| Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc | 57 | $164,371 | 91.94% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonfiglioli Usa | 5 | $68,985 | 35.71% |
| Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Llc | 5 | $93,413 | 38.46% |
| Ficosa North America Corporation | 4 | $59,317 | 30.77% |
| Churchill Downs Technology Company Dbatwinspires | 4 | $85,592 | 30.77% |
| Tempur Pedic Management Llc | 4 | $74,017 | 30.77% |
| Mountain Medical Enterprises Pllc | 4 | $103,196 | 30.77% |
| Three Rivers Medical Clinics Inc | 4 | $151,237 | 33.33% |
| Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant | 4 | $16,702 | 33.33% |
| Kentucky Community Technical College System | 4 | $39,885 | 36.36% |
| Yamamoto Fb Engineering | 4 | $85,899 | 36.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 4 | $135,595 | 80.00% |
| Executive Legislative And Other General Government Support | 4 | $45,287 | 80.00% |
| Musical Groups And Artists | 4 | $32,557 | 80.00% |
| Plastics Bottle Manufacturing | 4 | $104,458 | 80.00% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 4 | $65,780 | 80.00% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 4 | $66,347 | 100.00% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 4 | $84,235 | 100.00% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 4 | $138,596 | 100.00% |
| Racetracks | 4 | $61,074 | 100.00% |
| Automotive Parts Accessories And Tire Retailers | 4 | $30,092 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.