| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 4,668 | $73,584 | 92.77% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,652 | $61,925 | 93.81% |
| Computer Programmers | 2,281 | $55,020 | 92.16% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,220 | $65,029 | 93.77% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 876 | $164,470 | 89.66% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 738 | $71,629 | 92.83% |
| Web Developers | 573 | $51,499 | 99.65% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 516 | $75,279 | 91.81% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 484 | $68,732 | 96.99% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 417 | $44,360 | 84.41% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 7,508 | $25,174 | 154.23% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 3,131 | $27,766 | 140.09% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 310 | $26,949 | 31.22% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 71 | $29,138 | 14.46% |
| Nursery Workers | 11 | $27,588 | 2.24% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 4 | $44,117 | 1.29% |
| Animal Breeders | 3 | $24,419 | 0.99% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 2 | $30,004 | 1.09% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $32,926 | 0.60% |
| Construction Laborers | 1 | $42,307 | 1.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 533 | $471,994 | 80.88% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 119 | $82,870 | 60.41% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 96 | $160,540 | 82.05% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 84 | $21,605 | 76.36% |
| Internists, General | 79 | $116,370 | 73.83% |
| Home Health Aides | 53 | $20,233 | 55.21% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 51 | $83,064 | 69.86% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 48 | $64,383 | 77.42% |
| Electrical Engineers | 45 | $71,671 | 73.77% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 33 | $17,749 | 62.26% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 17 | $54,304 | 47.22% |
| Guatemala | 16 | $27,430 | 50.00% |
| Jordan | 15 | $144,880 | 55.56% |
| Bangladesh | 15 | $24,938 | 60.00% |
| El Salvador | 15 | $35,843 | 65.22% |
| Vietnam | 14 | $25,036 | 63.64% |
| Germany | 12 | $65,666 | 54.55% |
| United Kingdom | 12 | $64,732 | 63.16% |
| Iran | 11 | $52,947 | 57.89% |
| Lebanon | 8 | $133,549 | 42.11% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cnet Global Solutions Inc | 10 | $61,260 | 90.91% |
| Teksystems Inc | 10 | $75,256 | 90.91% |
| Logic Planet Inc | 10 | $67,093 | 90.91% |
| Cyma Systems Inc | 10 | $61,422 | 90.91% |
| Zensar Technologies Inc | 10 | $72,028 | 90.91% |
| Sydata Inc | 10 | $65,129 | 90.91% |
| Nemo It Solutions Inc | 10 | $71,171 | 90.91% |
| Standav Corp | 10 | $81,555 | 90.91% |
| Comprehab Inc | 10 | $63,436 | 90.91% |
| Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Llc | 10 | $84,614 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett Tobacco Farms Llc | 15 | $25,648 | 100.00% |
| William S Allen Jr | 15 | $22,888 | 100.00% |
| Croft Farms Llc | 15 | $26,326 | 100.00% |
| Harper Family Farms Llc | 15 | $25,853 | 100.00% |
| Germantown Farms Llc | 15 | $26,599 | 100.00% |
| David Hunt | 15 | $22,816 | 100.00% |
| Bobby Kennedy | 15 | $25,588 | 100.00% |
| Tom Willett | 15 | $20,610 | 100.00% |
| Brent Cornett | 15 | $23,700 | 100.00% |
| Aaron M Walker Llc | 15 | $26,046 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tj Cho Corporation | 1 | $35,880 | 50.00% |
| Jk Used Cars Inc | 1 | $23,005 | 50.00% |
| Highlands Health System | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| Comprehensive Health Management Inc | 1 | $69,867 | 50.00% |
| Catalent Pharma Solutions | 1 | $73,570 | 50.00% |
| Weller Ice Llc Dba Vogt Ice Llc | 1 | $58,302 | 50.00% |
| Alpa Inc Dba Ramada Inn | 1 | $43,576 | 50.00% |
| Woodbridge Holdings Inc | 1 | $56,077 | 50.00% |
| Kentucky Utilities Company | 1 | $108,763 | 50.00% |
| Rkw North America Inc | 1 | $57,262 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 3 | $107,092 | 75.00% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 3 | $85,124 | 75.00% |
| All Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $70,914 | 75.00% |
| Cookie And Cracker Manufacturing | 3 | $44,505 | 75.00% |
| Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 3 | $80,343 | 75.00% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 3 | $46,425 | 75.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 3 | $47,750 | 75.00% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 3 | $63,835 | 75.00% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 3 | $66,803 | 75.00% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 3 | $61,644 | 75.00% |
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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 $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.