| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 48 | $84,779 | 81.36% |
| Computer Network Architects | 47 | $71,001 | 82.46% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 47 | $40,846 | 83.93% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 45 | $42,403 | 83.33% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 44 | $95,601 | 89.80% |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 43 | $65,188 | 87.76% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 43 | $53,306 | 87.76% |
| Dentists, General | 43 | $96,298 | 89.58% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 40 | $42,713 | 83.33% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 39 | $42,030 | 86.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | 6 | $73,868 | 66.67% |
| Psychiatrists | 6 | $142,560 | 66.67% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6 | $18,855 | 66.67% |
| Clergy | 5 | $36,204 | 55.56% |
| Sales Managers | 5 | $119,063 | 62.50% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 5 | $49,878 | 62.50% |
| Dentists, General | 5 | $71,888 | 62.50% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 4 | $22,230 | 50.00% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 4 | $35,235 | 50.00% |
| Logisticians | 4 | $57,314 | 50.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 10 | $85,786 | 90.91% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 10 | $74,345 | 90.91% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 10 | $72,193 | 90.91% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 10 | $84,539 | 90.91% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 10 | $53,918 | 90.91% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 10 | $78,323 | 90.91% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 9 | $86,239 | 81.82% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 9 | $70,861 | 81.82% |
| Ventilation Heating Air Conditioning And Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 9 | $69,934 | 90.00% |
| Junior Colleges | 9 | $47,057 | 90.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | 2 | $73,539 | 66.67% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 2 | $30,857 | 66.67% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 2 | $96,803 | 66.67% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $79,217 | 66.67% |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 2 | $105,373 | 66.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 2 | $52,624 | 66.67% |
| Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $52,864 | 66.67% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 2 | $73,112 | 66.67% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 2 | $96,585 | 66.67% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 2 | $82,815 | 66.67% |
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 $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.