| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 24 | $51,705 | 85.71% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 23 | $66,933 | 85.19% |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 23 | $35,705 | 85.19% |
| Actuaries | 23 | $70,852 | 85.19% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 22 | $40,717 | 84.62% |
| Animal Scientists | 22 | $46,745 | 84.62% |
| Financial Managers | 22 | $80,155 | 88.00% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 21 | $44,978 | 87.50% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 20 | $37,447 | 86.96% |
| Chief Executives | 20 | $151,824 | 86.96% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuaries | 2 | $115,721 | 40.00% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $51,500 | 40.00% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 2 | $74,610 | 40.00% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $47,780 | 40.00% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 2 | $47,570 | 40.00% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $37,480 | 40.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 2 | $71,469 | 40.00% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $44,735 | 40.00% |
| Veterinarians | 2 | $57,637 | 40.00% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2 | $60,778 | 40.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Claire Medical Center Inc | 14 | $199,598 | 87.50% |
| Marshall County Hospital | 14 | $45,443 | 87.50% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 14 | $74,694 | 87.50% |
| Mubea Tailor Rolled Blanks Llc | 14 | $66,221 | 87.50% |
| Dataedge Inc | 14 | $67,197 | 93.33% |
| Code Ace Solutions Inc | 14 | $71,328 | 93.33% |
| Medicredit Inc | 14 | $82,634 | 93.33% |
| Seven Counties Services Inc | 14 | $180,052 | 93.33% |
| Quantam Solutions Llc | 14 | $84,112 | 93.33% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 14 | $86,236 | 93.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Farms Llc | 18 | $26,010 | 100.00% |
| Roy Stephenson | 18 | $22,867 | 100.00% |
| Langley Farms Llc | 18 | $21,887 | 100.00% |
| Watermelon Rd Tobacco Llc | 18 | $26,171 | 100.00% |
| Miller Equine Llc | 18 | $26,040 | 100.00% |
| Mike Hutchison | 18 | $22,706 | 100.00% |
| Cundiff Farms | 18 | $24,730 | 100.00% |
| N P Producers Association | 18 | $22,488 | 100.00% |
| Mt Vernon Farms Llc | 18 | $25,689 | 100.00% |
| Rtc Inc | 18 | $20,263 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicen Tool Corporation | 1 | $71,490 | 33.33% |
| Albaree Health Services | 1 | $134,451 | 33.33% |
| Republic Conduit Manufacturing | 1 | $65,666 | 33.33% |
| Signature Payroll Services Llc | 1 | $41,434 | 33.33% |
| Momentive Speciality Chemicals Inc | 1 | $117,894 | 33.33% |
| Corrigan Racing Stable Inc | 1 | $30,971 | 33.33% |
| Etown Lung Specialist Psc | 1 | $45,240 | 33.33% |
| Nhk Of America Suspension Components Inc | 1 | $42,515 | 33.33% |
| Centralert Inc | 1 | $74,818 | 33.33% |
| Obstetric Anesthesia Consultants Psc | 1 | $187,199 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 6 | $70,494 | 85.71% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 6 | $90,705 | 85.71% |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 6 | $88,105 | 85.71% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 6 | $45,147 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 6 | $76,028 | 85.71% |
| Software Publishers | 6 | $98,759 | 85.71% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 6 | $72,998 | 85.71% |
| Racetracks | 6 | $57,127 | 85.71% |
| Other Pressed And Blown Glass And Glassware Manufacturing | 6 | $35,592 | 85.71% |
| Child Care Services | 6 | $32,580 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Grain Farming | 1 | $29,058 | 50.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 1 | $22,838 | 50.00% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $55,890 | 50.00% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $121,160 | 50.00% |
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 1 | $91,832 | 50.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $185,224 | 50.00% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 1 | $56,077 | 50.00% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 1 | $88,296 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 1 | $79,206 | 50.00% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 1 | $44,325 | 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.