| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | 35 | $94,954 | 92.11% |
| Materials Scientists | 33 | $59,703 | 86.84% |
| Sales Engineers | 33 | $83,226 | 89.19% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 32 | $56,731 | 86.49% |
| Dentists, General | 32 | $99,088 | 91.43% |
| Hospitalists | 31 | $181,506 | 88.57% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 29 | $41,238 | 87.88% |
| Graphic Designers | 28 | $43,392 | 84.85% |
| Biological Technicians | 27 | $32,325 | 87.10% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 26 | $54,618 | 86.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 4 | $32,271 | 57.14% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 4 | $35,235 | 57.14% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $38,210 | 57.14% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $45,300 | 42.86% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 3 | $55,675 | 42.86% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3 | $31,061 | 50.00% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $49,532 | 50.00% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 3 | $45,628 | 50.00% |
| Computer Network Architects | 3 | $99,687 | 50.00% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $47,840 | 50.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global It Solutions Llc | 21 | $65,734 | 91.30% |
| Kroger Limited Partnership I | 21 | $99,584 | 91.30% |
| Go Systems Llc | 21 | $59,992 | 95.45% |
| Optum Services Inc | 21 | $98,598 | 95.45% |
| Keane Inc | 20 | $59,158 | 90.91% |
| Mckesson Corporation | 20 | $89,695 | 90.91% |
| Berea College | 20 | $47,450 | 90.91% |
| Sierra Infosys Inc | 20 | $44,953 | 90.91% |
| Populus Group Llc | 20 | $71,645 | 90.91% |
| Oracle America Inc | 20 | $92,465 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controltouch Systems Llc | 2 | $59,072 | 50.00% |
| Winstar Farm Llc | 2 | $26,478 | 50.00% |
| St Claire Healthcare | 2 | $230,183 | 50.00% |
| Swift Beef Company A Jbs Usa Subsidiary | 2 | $68,526 | 50.00% |
| Equian Llc | 2 | $107,557 | 50.00% |
| Kentucky State University | 2 | $44,210 | 50.00% |
| Constellium Uacj Abs Llc | 2 | $83,835 | 50.00% |
| Cti Clinical Trial Services Inc | 2 | $57,990 | 50.00% |
| Conduent Business Services Llc | 2 | $103,522 | 50.00% |
| Comdata Inc | 2 | $52,395 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 25 | $72,598 | 86.21% |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 | $93,172 | 89.29% |
| Marketing Consulting Services | 24 | $55,688 | 85.71% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 24 | $72,905 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 23 | $108,597 | 82.14% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 22 | $86,537 | 81.48% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 22 | $71,325 | 84.62% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 21 | $80,115 | 84.00% |
| Mattress Manufacturing | 21 | $69,119 | 87.50% |
| Employment Services | 21 | $48,125 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hog And Pig Farming | 1 | $25,792 | 100.00% |
| Rooming And Boarding Houses Dormitories And Workers Camps | 1 | $26,957 | 100.00% |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 1 | $29,661 | 100.00% |
| Food And Beverage Retailers | 1 | $29,661 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 2 | $57,990 | 25.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 2 | $97,219 | 28.57% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 2 | $29,526 | 28.57% |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 2 | $66,956 | 28.57% |
| Outpatient Mental Health And Substance Abuse Centers | 2 | $55,661 | 28.57% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 2 | $61,599 | 28.57% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 2 | $68,526 | 28.57% |
| Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | 2 | $73,539 | 33.33% |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 2 | $105,373 | 33.33% |
| Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $52,864 | 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.