| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 15 | $80,273 | 88.24% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 15 | $51,870 | 88.24% |
| Printed Circuit Assembly Electronic Assembly Manufacturing | 15 | $77,280 | 88.24% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 15 | $159,508 | 93.75% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 14 | $68,853 | 87.50% |
| Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing | 14 | $66,141 | 87.50% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 14 | $61,382 | 87.50% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 14 | $71,424 | 93.33% |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 13 | $67,310 | 86.67% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 13 | $127,062 | 86.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $185,224 | 25.00% |
| Musical Groups And Artists | 1 | $61,131 | 25.00% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $55,890 | 25.00% |
| Electric Power Generation | 1 | $121,056 | 25.00% |
| Appliance Repair And Maintenance | 1 | $100,838 | 25.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 1 | $22,838 | 25.00% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 1 | $62,213 | 25.00% |
| Noncurrent Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | 1 | $65,666 | 25.00% |
| Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing | 1 | $92,248 | 25.00% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 1 | $66,414 | 25.00% |
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 $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.