| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 4,676 | $73,605 | 92.93% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,654 | $61,926 | 93.88% |
| Computer Programmers | 2,284 | $55,032 | 92.28% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,223 | $65,053 | 94.00% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 876 | $164,470 | 89.66% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 663 | $70,769 | 92.99% |
| Web Developers | 573 | $51,499 | 99.65% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 525 | $75,151 | 93.42% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 486 | $68,825 | 97.39% |
| Internists, General | 394 | $151,723 | 86.78% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 6,410 | $24,195 | 145.62% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 3,131 | $27,766 | 140.09% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 239 | $25,799 | 24.07% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 41 | $27,600 | 8.35% |
| Nursery Workers | 11 | $27,588 | 2.34% |
| Animal Breeders | 3 | $24,419 | 1.85% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 2 | $38,480 | 1.28% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 2 | $30,004 | 2.22% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1 | $28,891 | 1.14% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | 1 | $26,957 | 1.37% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 532 | $472,679 | 80.73% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 118 | $82,678 | 59.90% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 95 | $160,243 | 81.90% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 84 | $21,605 | 76.36% |
| Internists, General | 79 | $116,370 | 73.83% |
| Home Health Aides | 53 | $20,233 | 56.38% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 51 | $83,064 | 70.83% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 48 | $64,383 | 77.42% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 33 | $17,749 | 54.10% |
| Database Administrators | 32 | $76,379 | 61.54% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 15 | $35,843 | 46.88% |
| Bangladesh | 15 | $24,938 | 48.39% |
| Vietnam | 14 | $25,036 | 58.33% |
| Jordan | 13 | $141,878 | 56.52% |
| Nigeria | 12 | $65,759 | 54.55% |
| Germany | 12 | $65,666 | 54.55% |
| United Kingdom | 11 | $65,587 | 55.00% |
| Iran | 10 | $55,561 | 52.63% |
| Venezuela | 8 | $67,683 | 44.44% |
| Lebanon | 8 | $133,549 | 44.44% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trad North America Inc | 10 | $48,909 | 90.91% |
| Campbellsville University | 10 | $38,883 | 90.91% |
| Crystal Broadband Networks Inc | 10 | $50,218 | 90.91% |
| Bened Software Services Inc | 10 | $65,472 | 90.91% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 10 | $51,430 | 90.91% |
| St Claire Medical Center Inc | 10 | $183,757 | 90.91% |
| Union County Public Schools | 10 | $41,185 | 90.91% |
| Owensboro Medical Practice Pllc | 10 | $58,931 | 90.91% |
| It America Inc | 10 | $66,115 | 90.91% |
| Kpmg Llp | 10 | $70,978 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpa Inc Dba Ramada Inn | 1 | $43,576 | 50.00% |
| Catalent Pharma Solutions | 1 | $73,570 | 50.00% |
| Weller Ice Llc Dba Vogt Ice Llc | 1 | $58,302 | 50.00% |
| Highlands Health System | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| Comprehensive Health Management Inc | 1 | $69,867 | 50.00% |
| Southeastern Physician Services Pc | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| Lal Cellular Llc | 1 | $45,178 | 50.00% |
| Lexington Korean Presbyterian Church | 1 | $38,792 | 50.00% |
| Murty Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1 | $52,874 | 50.00% |
| Nur Islamic School Of Louisville | 1 | $43,020 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Accounting Services | 8 | $58,153 | 88.89% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 8 | $119,704 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 8 | $56,557 | 88.89% |
| Ventilation Heating Air Conditioning And Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 7 | $62,774 | 77.78% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 7 | $64,673 | 77.78% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 7 | $93,802 | 87.50% |
| Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 7 | $61,963 | 87.50% |
| Child And Youth Services | 7 | $38,097 | 87.50% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 7 | $55,667 | 87.50% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 7 | $82,665 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.