| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 28 | $35,415 | 87.50% |
| Microbiologists | 27 | $49,348 | 87.10% |
| Biological Technicians | 27 | $32,325 | 87.10% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 26 | $52,078 | 86.67% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 25 | $146,598 | 83.33% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 25 | $68,779 | 83.33% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 25 | $49,584 | 83.33% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 25 | $41,677 | 86.21% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 24 | $44,981 | 82.76% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 24 | $64,505 | 82.76% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $47,840 | 50.00% |
| Chief Executives | 3 | $113,471 | 50.00% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $45,300 | 50.00% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3 | $30,978 | 50.00% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3 | $56,021 | 50.00% |
| Occupational Therapists | 3 | $39,201 | 50.00% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 3 | $55,675 | 50.00% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3 | $31,061 | 50.00% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $37,480 | 33.33% |
| Environmental Engineers | 2 | $48,589 | 33.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whip Mix Corporation | 8 | $79,649 | 88.89% |
| Arvato Usa Llc | 8 | $86,491 | 88.89% |
| Teradyne Infotech Inc | 8 | $78,398 | 88.89% |
| Fortna Inc | 8 | $81,796 | 88.89% |
| Cvs Rx Services Inc | 8 | $100,487 | 88.89% |
| Fujitsu North America Inc | 8 | $106,473 | 88.89% |
| Tbd Acquisition Llc | 8 | $167,874 | 88.89% |
| Southeastern Emergency Services Pc | 8 | $188,380 | 88.89% |
| Neonatal Services Psc | 8 | $200,312 | 88.89% |
| Baptist Health Medical Group | 8 | $202,179 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Hamilton | 12 | $23,320 | 100.00% |
| Zent Farm Llc | 12 | $23,901 | 100.00% |
| Smith Scott Of Western Ky Llc | 12 | $25,707 | 100.00% |
| George Miller | 12 | $25,943 | 100.00% |
| James W Johns | 12 | $21,889 | 100.00% |
| Tommy Brothers | 12 | $24,353 | 100.00% |
| Terry Thurston | 12 | $20,745 | 100.00% |
| Hooks Farms Chris Hooks | 12 | $29,056 | 100.00% |
| J M Farms | 12 | $25,303 | 100.00% |
| Francies Farms Llc | 12 | $26,364 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 9 | $92,856 | 90.00% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 8 | $88,405 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 8 | $56,557 | 88.89% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 8 | $67,067 | 88.89% |
| Child And Youth Services | 8 | $41,915 | 88.89% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 8 | $119,704 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $91,357 | 77.78% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 7 | $108,606 | 77.78% |
| All Other Food Manufacturing | 7 | $66,955 | 77.78% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $79,833 | 77.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil And Gas Pipeline And Related Structures Construction | 2 | $54,257 | 100.00% |
| Beauty Salons | 2 | $28,746 | 100.00% |
| Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $70,481 | 100.00% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 2 | $79,768 | 100.00% |
| Commercial Banking | 2 | $89,783 | 100.00% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 2 | $78,281 | 100.00% |
| Roofing Contractors | 2 | $25,074 | 100.00% |
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 1 | $136,344 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $67,600 | 50.00% |
| Alumina And Aluminum Production And Processing | 1 | $38,854 | 50.00% |
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 $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.