| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | 37 | $85,937 | 86.05% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 37 | $46,817 | 90.24% |
| Pharmacists | 36 | $95,264 | 92.31% |
| Materials Scientists | 35 | $59,913 | 92.11% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 33 | $56,603 | 91.67% |
| Graphic Designers | 33 | $45,512 | 91.67% |
| Hospitalists | 31 | $181,506 | 88.57% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 31 | $81,355 | 91.18% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $41,326 | 88.24% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 29 | $55,373 | 87.88% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $38,210 | 57.14% |
| Sales Engineers | 4 | $66,102 | 57.14% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 4 | $43,706 | 57.14% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 4 | $20,105 | 57.14% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 4 | $35,235 | 57.14% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $58,125 | 57.14% |
| Logisticians | 4 | $57,314 | 57.14% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 3 | $45,628 | 42.86% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $49,532 | 50.00% |
| Computer Network Architects | 3 | $99,687 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saibersys Inc | 5 | $75,408 | 100.00% |
| Sp Tech Resources Inc | 5 | $77,384 | 100.00% |
| M I Llc | 5 | $68,623 | 100.00% |
| Vel True Technologies Llc | 5 | $70,766 | 100.00% |
| Dell Usa Lp | 5 | $96,312 | 100.00% |
| Gp Technologies Llc | 5 | $76,656 | 100.00% |
| Sierra Business Solution Llc | 5 | $75,549 | 100.00% |
| It Workforce Inc | 5 | $72,575 | 100.00% |
| Conversantit Inc | 5 | $76,585 | 100.00% |
| 3s Business Corporation | 5 | $68,827 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott Farm Llc | 7 | $28,211 | 100.00% |
| Danny Kingins | 7 | $22,838 | 100.00% |
| Blue Ridge Farms Inc | 7 | $22,838 | 100.00% |
| Gilbert Ray Tucker Jr | 7 | $18,989 | 100.00% |
| Roger Eldridge | 7 | $27,013 | 100.00% |
| Michael Walker | 7 | $27,180 | 100.00% |
| Tudor Farms | 7 | $28,597 | 100.00% |
| Highbaugh Turner Llc | 7 | $20,723 | 100.00% |
| Isome N Sapp | 7 | $24,208 | 100.00% |
| H W Farms | 7 | $28,377 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 54 | $43,599 | 96.43% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 46 | $72,752 | 88.46% |
| Conveyor And Conveying Equipment Manufacturing | 46 | $82,672 | 88.46% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 42 | $70,400 | 87.50% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 42 | $74,768 | 89.36% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 42 | $73,714 | 93.33% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 39 | $71,184 | 88.64% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 37 | $84,838 | 86.05% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 36 | $70,555 | 87.80% |
| Other Gambling Industries | 34 | $99,051 | 87.18% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 6 | $29,162 | 100.00% |
| All Other Grain Farming | 5 | $25,101 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 5 | $28,421 | 100.00% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 5 | $28,558 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 5 | $26,907 | 100.00% |
| Grape Vineyards | 5 | $27,265 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Retailers | 4 | $26,858 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 4 | $27,778 | 100.00% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 4 | $27,784 | 100.00% |
| Dual Purpose Cattle Ranching And Farming | 4 | $27,825 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 15 | $81,971 | 93.75% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 15 | $65,939 | 100.00% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 15 | $73,115 | 100.00% |
| Tobacco Farming | 14 | $26,566 | 93.33% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 14 | $54,111 | 100.00% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 14 | $78,052 | 100.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 14 | $26,849 | 100.00% |
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 14 | $73,467 | 100.00% |
| Masonry Contractors | 13 | $26,581 | 92.86% |
| Communication And Energy Wire And Cable Manufacturing | 11 | $81,111 | 84.62% |
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.