| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equian Llc | 9 | $71,370 | 90.00% |
| Hp Enterprise Services Llc | 9 | $68,113 | 90.00% |
| Tti Lexington Llc | 9 | $62,093 | 90.00% |
| Mercer Hr Services Llc | 9 | $82,217 | 90.00% |
| Delasoft Inc | 9 | $67,330 | 90.00% |
| Quality Matrix Inc | 9 | $59,966 | 90.00% |
| Sun It Solutions Inc | 9 | $65,046 | 90.00% |
| Lenmar Consulting Inc | 9 | $62,217 | 90.00% |
| E Giants Technologies Llc | 9 | $68,596 | 90.00% |
| Applab Systems Inc | 9 | $67,334 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Morgan | 14 | $24,095 | 100.00% |
| Snow Hill Nursery Inc | 14 | $22,656 | 100.00% |
| Zachary C Ison | 14 | $24,409 | 100.00% |
| North American Tobacco Company Llc | 14 | $22,173 | 100.00% |
| G S Farms | 14 | $25,973 | 100.00% |
| Casey Fry | 14 | $27,166 | 100.00% |
| Jeff Barnes Farms Llc | 14 | $22,402 | 100.00% |
| Critchelow Sons Llc | 14 | $27,180 | 100.00% |
| Newcome Farms Llc | 14 | $23,657 | 100.00% |
| Marula Park Stud Llc | 13 | $23,682 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Team Services Inc | 1 | $29,058 | 50.00% |
| Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company | 1 | $98,405 | 50.00% |
| Wade Farms Labor Management | 1 | $24,648 | 50.00% |
| Omhm Llc | 1 | $28,101 | 50.00% |
| St Johns United Church Of Christ | 1 | $34,008 | 50.00% |
| Phm Services Inc | 1 | $136,344 | 50.00% |
| Yokohama Industries Americas Inc | 1 | $68,411 | 50.00% |
| Megafit Meals Llc | 1 | $60,195 | 50.00% |
| El Mazatlan 6 Inc | 1 | $63,024 | 50.00% |
| El Mazatlan Inc | 1 | $60,154 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 13 | $79,122 | 86.67% |
| Medical Laboratories | 12 | $53,659 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 12 | $84,949 | 85.71% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $52,016 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $79,992 | 85.71% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 12 | $94,895 | 85.71% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $55,650 | 92.31% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 12 | $78,274 | 92.31% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 12 | $69,609 | 92.31% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 12 | $68,183 | 92.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $71,816 | 75.00% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 3 | $63,780 | 100.00% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | $70,401 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $25,966 | 100.00% |
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 3 | $99,805 | 100.00% |
| Greenhouse Nursery And Floriculture Production | 3 | $21,077 | 100.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 3 | $77,528 | 100.00% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 3 | $81,571 | 100.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $94,252 | 100.00% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 3 | $79,907 | 100.00% |
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.