| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca National Patient Account Services | 8 | $67,363 | 88.89% |
| Srg Global Trim Inc | 8 | $82,168 | 88.89% |
| Capital Recruiters Inc | 8 | $63,643 | 88.89% |
| Aventics Corporation | 8 | $91,257 | 88.89% |
| Spa Enterprise Services Inc | 8 | $57,283 | 88.89% |
| Saligram Systems Inc | 8 | $68,125 | 88.89% |
| Papa Johns Usa Inc | 8 | $87,651 | 88.89% |
| Career Soft Solutions Inc | 8 | $67,335 | 88.89% |
| Piorion Solutionsinc | 8 | $75,371 | 88.89% |
| International Technology Solutions Inc | 8 | $69,217 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlepark Farm Llc | 12 | $23,925 | 100.00% |
| Jones Key | 12 | $21,889 | 100.00% |
| Brookstown Farm Inc | 12 | $25,100 | 100.00% |
| Mitchell Dale Guthrie | 12 | $22,419 | 100.00% |
| J A Farms Llc | 12 | $20,959 | 100.00% |
| Bobby Birdsong | 12 | $24,239 | 100.00% |
| Lhab Llc | 12 | $24,014 | 100.00% |
| L R Calvert Farms Llc | 12 | $27,733 | 100.00% |
| Woodford Burley Llc | 12 | $27,754 | 100.00% |
| Mckay Tobacco Llc | 12 | $27,524 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel | 1 | $88,317 | 50.00% |
| Berry Film Products Company Inc | 1 | $65,811 | 50.00% |
| Equus Run Vineyards Llc | 1 | $18,637 | 50.00% |
| Faurecia Automotive Seating | 1 | $89,045 | 50.00% |
| Goldman Of Louisville Inc | 1 | $46,176 | 50.00% |
| Emerald Therapy Center Llc | 1 | $38,022 | 50.00% |
| New Image Contracting Llc | 1 | $76,606 | 50.00% |
| Robert W Baird Co Incorporated | 1 | $57,200 | 50.00% |
| Bart Rudolph Farms | 1 | $23,400 | 50.00% |
| 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.