| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Forman Corporation | 40 | $85,528 | 93.02% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 39 | $70,570 | 92.86% |
| Norton Healthcare | 39 | $103,632 | 97.50% |
| Ntt Data Services Llc | 38 | $84,994 | 95.00% |
| Vibrant Tech Llc | 37 | $64,227 | 92.50% |
| Schneider Electric Usa Inc | 36 | $71,289 | 90.00% |
| Rps Tek Sol Llc | 36 | $68,584 | 90.00% |
| System Soft Technologies Llc | 35 | $60,155 | 89.74% |
| Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc | 35 | $77,565 | 94.59% |
| Uofl Health Louisville Inc | 35 | $60,202 | 94.59% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Medical Practice Pllc | 3 | $60,542 | 37.50% |
| Urs Corporation | 3 | $56,666 | 37.50% |
| Louisville Pulmonary Care Pllc | 3 | $88,427 | 37.50% |
| General Electric Company Ge Appliances Lighting | 3 | $79,567 | 42.86% |
| Konsei Usa Inc | 3 | $53,394 | 42.86% |
| Centre College Of Kentucky | 3 | $48,598 | 42.86% |
| Faurecia Emissions Control Systems Na Llc | 3 | $80,212 | 42.86% |
| Tregaron India Holdings Llc | 3 | $87,395 | 42.86% |
| Dow Corning Corporation | 2 | $93,819 | 33.33% |
| Memorial Hospital Inc Dba Manchester Memorial | 2 | $114,733 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 83 | $59,969 | 95.40% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 75 | $71,962 | 87.21% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 73 | $91,302 | 98.65% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 60 | $77,592 | 83.33% |
| All Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 59 | $65,186 | 88.06% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 57 | $65,144 | 86.36% |
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 57 | $79,736 | 87.69% |
| Distilleries | 54 | $82,650 | 83.08% |
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 51 | $43,759 | 83.61% |
| Temporary Help Services | 50 | $64,214 | 90.91% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Orchards | 11 | $25,669 | 100.00% |
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 11 | $26,342 | 100.00% |
| Racetracks | 9 | $27,206 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 8 | $23,941 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting | 8 | $27,292 | 100.00% |
| Other Grain Farming | 8 | $24,345 | 100.00% |
| All Other Crop Farming | 8 | $27,318 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $27,397 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Floriculture Production | 6 | $26,686 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 5 | $28,421 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 6 | $98,883 | 25.00% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 6 | $67,770 | 27.27% |
| Other Services To Buildings And Dwellings | 6 | $22,443 | 27.27% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 6 | $79,307 | 33.33% |
| Other Gambling Industries | 5 | $88,154 | 27.78% |
| Mattress Manufacturing | 5 | $68,636 | 27.78% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 5 | $61,972 | 29.41% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $57,372 | 25.00% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 4 | $102,289 | 26.67% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 4 | $74,277 | 26.67% |
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.