| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 8 | $92,014 | 50.00% |
| Guatemala | 7 | $35,981 | 46.67% |
| Taiwan | 6 | $53,903 | 40.00% |
| Egypt | 6 | $93,074 | 40.00% |
| Libya | 6 | $125,768 | 42.86% |
| Colombia | 6 | $20,790 | 42.86% |
| Peru | 5 | $89,694 | 35.71% |
| Australia | 5 | $74,630 | 38.46% |
| Turkey | 5 | $58,540 | 38.46% |
| South Africa | 5 | $47,254 | 41.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision It Services Usa Inc | 27 | $50,110 | 93.10% |
| Marlabs Inc | 26 | $53,159 | 89.66% |
| Alltech Inc | 26 | $53,331 | 92.86% |
| General Electric Company | 26 | $75,787 | 92.86% |
| Natsoft Corporation | 26 | $66,833 | 92.86% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services Llc | 26 | $72,426 | 96.30% |
| Mastech Digital Technologies Inc | 25 | $71,201 | 92.59% |
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 25 | $48,960 | 92.59% |
| Citicorp Credit Services Inc Usa | 24 | $104,637 | 88.89% |
| 3i Infotech Inc | 24 | $58,420 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaba Mas Llc | 2 | $105,373 | 40.00% |
| Desma Usa Inc | 2 | $88,754 | 40.00% |
| Kentucky Downs Llc | 2 | $70,897 | 40.00% |
| Red Carpet Inn | 2 | $39,510 | 40.00% |
| Clariant Corporation | 2 | $89,804 | 40.00% |
| Harrison Memorial Hospital | 2 | $187,824 | 40.00% |
| Riney Dairy Llc | 2 | $27,124 | 40.00% |
| Ashutosh Lohe Md Psc | 2 | $207,657 | 40.00% |
| Toshin Usa Inc | 2 | $122,762 | 40.00% |
| Jabil Inc | 2 | $124,207 | 40.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 1 | $78,728 | 100.00% |
| Wiring Device Manufacturing | 1 | $54,933 | 100.00% |
| Household Appliance Manufacturing | 1 | $118,955 | 100.00% |
| Farm Management Services | 1 | $60,528 | 100.00% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 1 | $604 | 100.00% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 1 | $108,763 | 100.00% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 1 | $76,710 | 100.00% |
| Sawmills | 1 | $50,565 | 100.00% |
| Exterminating And Pest Control Services | 1 | $107,390 | 100.00% |
| Executive Offices | 1 | $65,208 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| 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.