| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 5 | $103,358 | 38.46% |
| Ireland | 5 | $67,121 | 38.46% |
| Australia | 5 | $74,630 | 41.67% |
| France | 5 | $63,885 | 45.45% |
| Italy | 4 | $66,940 | 40.00% |
| Russia | 4 | $57,819 | 40.00% |
| Cameroon | 4 | $44,403 | 40.00% |
| Honduras | 4 | $32,262 | 44.44% |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | $73,054 | 44.44% |
| Tanzania | 3 | $44,248 | 37.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murty Pharmaceuticals Inc | 8 | $51,202 | 88.89% |
| First Tek Inc | 8 | $55,001 | 88.89% |
| Vascor Ltd | 8 | $58,175 | 88.89% |
| Margin5 Solutions Inc | 8 | $67,285 | 88.89% |
| Kentuckyone Health Inc | 8 | $78,452 | 88.89% |
| Zirmed Inc | 8 | $62,307 | 88.89% |
| First Object Inc | 8 | $56,982 | 88.89% |
| Walkwater Technologies Inc | 8 | $59,569 | 88.89% |
| Cbs Interactive Inc | 8 | $76,950 | 88.89% |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation | 8 | $121,018 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Cropper | 13 | $20,182 | 100.00% |
| Michael Mckee | 12 | $27,830 | 100.00% |
| Cornelius Farms Llc | 12 | $21,008 | 100.00% |
| Mike Bellamy | 12 | $21,875 | 100.00% |
| Glenda Cook | 12 | $27,707 | 100.00% |
| Carter Tobacco Farm | 12 | $22,523 | 100.00% |
| Randall E Hardin | 12 | $21,816 | 100.00% |
| Reese W Smoot | 12 | $23,371 | 100.00% |
| Kuegel Tax Accounting Inc | 12 | $26,823 | 100.00% |
| R F Tanner Farms Llc | 12 | $26,603 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hysteryale Group Inc | 1 | $157,934 | 50.00% |
| Prysmian Cables And Systems Usa Llc | 1 | $91,187 | 50.00% |
| Rood And Riddle Equine Hospital | 1 | $43,971 | 50.00% |
| Atlas Air Inc | 1 | $61,859 | 50.00% |
| Ed Bullard Company | 1 | $92,248 | 50.00% |
| Bonedge Llc | 1 | $79,310 | 50.00% |
| Rkw America Llc Subsidiaries | 1 | $59,800 | 50.00% |
| Srg Global Llc | 1 | $107,890 | 50.00% |
| Klt Enterprises Inc | 1 | $33,821 | 50.00% |
| Mr Spotless Car Wash Llc | 1 | $30,534 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Consulting Services | 6 | $46,353 | 85.71% |
| Steel Wire Drawing | 5 | $66,194 | 71.43% |
| Rubber And Plastics Hoses And Belting Manufacturing | 5 | $49,572 | 71.43% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 5 | $51,314 | 71.43% |
| Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $46,713 | 71.43% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 5 | $56,114 | 71.43% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 5 | $67,673 | 83.33% |
| Household Appliances Electric Housewares And Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $40,340 | 83.33% |
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 5 | $45,103 | 83.33% |
| Diagnostic Imaging Centers | 5 | $182,848 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Manufacturing | 1 | $48,859 | 50.00% |
| Special Food Services | 1 | $60,195 | 50.00% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 1 | $92,976 | 50.00% |
| Books Printing | 1 | $65,000 | 50.00% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 1 | $65,312 | 50.00% |
| Advertising Agencies | 1 | $52,624 | 50.00% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 1 | $107,765 | 50.00% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 1 | $34,070 | 50.00% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 1 | $62,213 | 50.00% |
| Residential Remodelers | 1 | $65,749 | 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.