| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citiustech Inc | 87 | $70,298 | 92.55% |
| Sitek Inc | 86 | $55,156 | 91.49% |
| Satyam Computer Services Limited | 85 | $57,916 | 92.39% |
| Kforce Inc | 81 | $69,567 | 88.04% |
| University Of Louisville Physicians Inc | 80 | $134,477 | 88.89% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 78 | $47,510 | 90.70% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 76 | $73,611 | 90.48% |
| Indu Llc | 76 | $58,565 | 92.68% |
| Murray State University | 74 | $48,536 | 93.67% |
| Mphasis Corporation | 72 | $53,510 | 92.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 6 | $91,169 | 35.29% |
| Gr Arnold Ii Racing Stable | 6 | $21,809 | 37.50% |
| Kentucky South Central Pools Llc | 6 | $22,443 | 37.50% |
| Midas Hospitality Llc | 5 | $17,347 | 31.25% |
| Amazoncomkydc Llc | 5 | $80,929 | 31.25% |
| Sagitec Solutions Llc | 5 | $73,911 | 31.25% |
| American Fuji Seal Inc | 5 | $71,510 | 33.33% |
| Criders Lawn Care Llc | 5 | $22,069 | 33.33% |
| Citicorp Credit Services Inc Usa | 5 | $90,929 | 33.33% |
| Aerotek Inc | 5 | $79,955 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 294 | $66,872 | 90.74% |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 281 | $101,166 | 95.25% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 278 | $97,248 | 98.58% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 181 | $172,955 | 84.19% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 153 | $43,816 | 86.93% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 151 | $76,190 | 93.79% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 115 | $64,209 | 98.29% |
| Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | 113 | $85,523 | 96.58% |
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 100 | $58,126 | 99.01% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 83 | $72,263 | 93.26% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery And Tree Production | 26 | $23,638 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 20 | $23,559 | 100.00% |
| Corn Farming | 19 | $27,748 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Crop Production | 18 | $27,789 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 15 | $23,695 | 100.00% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 15 | $24,966 | 100.00% |
| Other Animal Production | 14 | $27,168 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 14 | $26,912 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 14 | $22,641 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming Including Feedlots | 13 | $27,610 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 13 | $27,359 | 20.63% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 9 | $91,647 | 15.25% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 9 | $82,798 | 17.65% |
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $105,833 | 17.78% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 8 | $43,246 | 18.18% |
| Distilleries | 8 | $86,736 | 19.05% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 7 | $69,026 | 22.58% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 7 | $68,147 | 22.58% |
| All Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 6 | $62,806 | 23.08% |
| Junior Colleges | 6 | $39,792 | 25.00% |
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 $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.